Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
ConditionCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorIzmir Bakircay University
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of matrix rhythm therapy, applied in addition to conventional treatment, on symptom severity, function, grip and pinch strength, and quality of life in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Having a diagnosis of unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by an orthopedist based on clinical examination and electromyography (EMG) testing.
Being classified with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome severity.
Having symptoms persisting for at least 12 weeks.
Having a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score greater than 24.
Disqualifiers
History of prior carpal tunnel release surgery.
History of corticosteroid injection into the affected hand/wrist.
Having received physiotherapy for carpal tunnel syndrome within the last 6 months.
Presence of any neurological signs or symptoms in the upper extremity other than carpal tunnel syndrome.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Matrix Rhythm Therapy
- Sham Matrix Rhythm Therapy
- Conservative Physiotherapy
Treatment groups
84 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov