Comparison of the Efficacy of Peloid Therapy and Paraffin Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This study compares the effectiveness of peloid therapy and paraffin treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients who have already received 2 weeks of peloid therapy or 15 sessions of paraffin treatment will be assessed. Pain and symptom severity are assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ). Electrophysiological examinations will also be conducted at the same time points: baseline, 4 weeks post-treatment, and a 12-week follow-up.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patients aged between 18 and 65 years old.
• Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological evaluations.
• Patients experiencing symptoms for a minimum of 3 months.
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Beylikdüzü State Hospital
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Büşra Şirin Ahısha
bsrn080@gmail.com
(0212) 856 27 40
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-10
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-20
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Peloid therapy group
Patients in this group have already received peloid therapy for their carpal tunnel syndrome. Peloid therapy involves the application of natural mud, typically rich in minerals, to the affected area. The sessions will also last approximately 20-30 minutes per day, administered consecutively for 5 days a week, totaling 10 sessions for 2 weeks.
Paraffin treatment group
In this group, patients have already received paraffin treatment for their carpal tunnel syndrome. Paraffin treatment involves immersing the affected hand or hands in a mixture of heated paraffin wax. The sessions will last approximately 20-30 minutes per day, 5 days a week, for a total of 15 sessions for 3 weeks.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Beylikduzu State Hospital