Phonophoresis, Low-Level Laser Therapy and Exercise in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Additional Contribution of Phonophoresis and Low-Level Laser Therapy to Exercise in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Clinical, Electrophysiological and Ultrasonographical Evaluation
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interventional
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Brief Summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve compression syndrome. There is insufficient evidence about the efficacy and superiority of conservative treatment methods. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the additional contribution of phonophoresis and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to exercise in patients with the CTS. Study design: A single-blind randomized controlled study. Methods: Forty-five patients with clinical and electrophysiologic evidence of moderate CTS were included in the study. The patients were randomized into three groups. Group 1 received phonophoresis and exercise, group 2 received LLLT and exercise and group 3 received exercise alone. All patients were evaluated electrophysiologically, clinically and ultrasonographically before treatment and 6th and 12th week after the treatment.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2013
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 20, 2013
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 20, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 20, 2015
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 28, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 28, 2022
CompletedJanuary 28, 2022
January 1, 2022
2 years
December 28, 2021
January 17, 2022
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Body mass index
kg/m2
12 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (6)
Duration of disease
12 weeks
Sex
12 weeks
The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
12 weeks
visual analog scale (VAS)
12 weeks
Ultrasonographic parameters
12 weeks
- +1 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (1)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
OTHERPatients with carpal tunnel syndrome were treated with phonophoresis, low level laser therapy and exercise.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- age older than 18 years
- positive Tinel's sign or positive Phalen's sign
- pain or paresthesia in the median nerve course
- pain or paresthesia aggravated at night
- moderate CTS according to the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AAEM) guidelines
You may not qualify if:
- metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus, thyroid and chronic kidney diseases)
- rheumatoid arthritis
- wrist trauma
- pregnancy
- corticosteroid treatment in the last 3 months
- physical or medical treatment in the last month
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Health Sciences University, Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital
Kütahya, Merkez, 10440, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Nazlı Karaman
Kütahya Health Sciences University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SEQUENTIAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 28, 2021
First Posted
January 28, 2022
Study Start
February 20, 2013
Primary Completion
February 20, 2015
Study Completion
February 20, 2015
Last Updated
January 28, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share