Comparison of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection and Paraffin Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of paraffin therapy, a physical therapy modality, and ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common entrapment neuropathy. By doing so, the study will evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of these two alternative, low-side-effect treatments for managing this frequently encountered condition.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
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• Patients aged 18-65.
• Diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological studies.
• Received either ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection or paraffin therapy.
• Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months.
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Beylikdüzü State Hospital
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Büşra Şirin Ahısha, MD
bsrn080@gmail.com
(0212) 856 27 40
Backup
Büşra Şirin Ahısha
bsrn080@gmail.com
02124443322
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-11-10
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-02-25
Participants
Target number of participants: 46
Treatments
Paraffin treatment group
Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who have received paraffin therapy
Injection group
Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who have applied ultrasound-guided steroid injection
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Beylikduzu State Hospital