Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Following Hand Flexor Tendon Repair
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-40
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of laser acupuncture in alleviating CTS symptoms following flexor tendon repair in the hand.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults aged 20-40 years who have undergone flexor tendon repair surgery.
Patients who have undergone primary or secondary repair of flexor tendons in the hand at zone 4 (zone of carpal tunnel as it often be complicated by postoperative adhesions due to close quarters and synovial sheath of the carpal tunnel) (Fulchignoni C et al., 2020).
Surgery occurred within a specific timeframe, often within 6-12 weeks prior to inclusion (Peters SE, Jha B, Ross M., 2021).
Patient have clinical and electro diagnostic evidence of CTS.
Disqualifiers
Pre-existing neurological disorders.
Systemic illnesses affecting nerve function (e.g., diabetes).
Contraindications to laser therapy.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Laser acupuncture
- Traditional Therapy
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov