Comparison of the Effects of Rest Splints and High-Intensity Laser Therapy on Pain, Function, Nerve Conduction Studies, and Grip Strength in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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.
Locations
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Turkey
Afyonkarahisar Health Science University
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Afyonkarahisar
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences Unıversity
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Afyonkarahisar
Contact Information
Primary
Ümit DÜNDAR, Profesor
umitftr@yahoo.com
05337494526
Backup
Ramazan TUNCER, M.D
ramazantuncer992@gmail.com
05060238608
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 78
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental: 1. Group (rest splint group)
The physical therapy program we routinely provide to patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in our physical therapy unit (wrist ROM isometric strengthening, intrinsic muscle strengthening, wrist stretching, desensitization exercises, tendon gliding exercises, median nerve gliding exercises, wrist flexion and extension exercises, grip strengthening exercises) will be provided to patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in our physical therapy unit. Patients will be instructed to use a splint for rest as much as possible during the day and for as long as possible at night for a period of 6 weeks.
Experimental: Experimental: Group 2 (high-intensity laser therapy (HILT))
This group will receive high-intensity laser therapy applied over the carpal tunnel region. HILT delivers deep tissue photothermal and photomechanical effects, promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation. The treatment is expected to decrease pain and improve nerve conduction and grip strength.
Sham_comparator: Sham Comparator: Group 3 (sham high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) )
Participants in this group will undergo a placebo laser treatment using the same device without active laser emission. The procedure will mimic the real HILT application to ensure blinding. This group will help distinguish the true therapeutic effects of HILT from placebo responses.
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Sponsors
Leads: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University