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Comparison of Rest Splints vs High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 75 YearsAllAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of rest splints and high-intensity laser therapy(HILT) added to physical therapy programs for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in terms of pain, function, nerve conduction studies, and grip strength.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-75 years who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on their medical history, physical examination, clinical findings, and electromyography(EMG) results, who have applied to the outpatient clinic for physical therapy, and who have no contraindications for treatment will be included in the study after obtaining their consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes Mellitus * Hypothyroidism * Acromegaly * Rheumatic Diseases * Polyneuropathy * Ipsilateral brachial plexopathy and traumatic nerve injury in the upper extremity * Previous injection into the carpal tunnel within the last 6 months and physical therapy * Pregnancy * History of malignant tumors * Patients with cochlear implants * Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome * History of neck and/or shoulder surgery * Corticosteroid consumption, analgesic medication use * Epilepsy * Skin lesion
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What it tests

  • Rest splint group
  • high-intensity laser therapy (HILT)
  • sham high-intensity laser therapy (HILT)
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Where

2 sites
Afyonkarahisar Health Science University
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences Unıversity
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye)
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