NCT00634738

Brief Summary

In carpal tunnel syndrome,trigger points are often found in the biceps muscle,in the aponeurosis of the biceps and in the pronator teres muscle. We hypothesise that by eliminating these trigger points,using ischemic compressions, may diminish the symptoms.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2007

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2007

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 6, 2008

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 13, 2008

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

June 28, 2011

Status Verified

June 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

3.4 years

First QC Date

March 6, 2008

Last Update Submit

June 25, 2011

Conditions

Compression Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel

Keywords

ischemic compression;carpal tunnel syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Levine DW Questionnaire (J.Bone Joint Surg Am 1993;75:1585-92)on carpal tunnel syndrome

    after 15treatments,30 days after,6 months later

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • A numerical scale,filled by the patient,where they give their perceived improvement from 0% to 100%.

    After 15 treatments, 30 days later and 6 months later.

Study Arms (1)

one

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Ischemic Compression (thumb Pressure)

Interventions

Ischemic Compression (thumb Pressure)PROCEDURE

Pressure, one thumb on the other, applied on the trigger points

Also known as: Pressure point therapy
one

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Between 20 and 60 years old,
  • Numbness in the hand affecting the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger and half the ring finger,
  • To have suffered from discomfort on a daily basis for at least three months and to agree to a course of 15 chiropractic treatments at no cost.

You may not qualify if:

  • History of upper limb or neck surgery,
  • Pregnancy and systemic pathologies possibly related to CTS, such as hypothyroidism, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Guy Hains 2930 Côte RIchelieu

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G8Z3Y8, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Interventions

Acupressure

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Median NeuropathyMononeuropathiesPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNerve Compression SyndromesCumulative Trauma DisordersSprains and StrainsWounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapy, Soft TissueMusculoskeletal ManipulationsComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitation

Study Officials

  • Martin Descarreaux, DC PHD

    UQTR

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 6, 2008

First Posted

March 13, 2008

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion

June 1, 2010

Study Completion

September 1, 2010

Last Updated

June 28, 2011

Record last verified: 2010-06

Locations

CA(1)