NCT07294157 Comparison of Rest Splints vs High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
| NCT ID | NCT07294157 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University |
| Condition | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 78 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-15 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 78 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-15.
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Brief 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 Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes Mellitus * Hypothyroidism * Acromegaly * Rheumatic Diseases * Polyneuropathy * Ipsilateral brachial plexopathy and traumatic nerve injury in the upper extremity * Previous injection into the carpal tunnel within the last 6 months and physical therapy * Pregnancy * History of malignant tumors * Patients with cochlear implants * Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome * History of neck and/or shoulder surgery * Corticosteroid consumption, analgesic medication use * Epilepsy * Skin lesion
Contact & Investigator
Ümit DÜNDAR, Profesor
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
AFYONKARAHİSAR HEALTH SCİENCES UNİVERSITY
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07294157 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07294157 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07294157 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at umitftr@yahoo.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07294157 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye), Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07294157 clinical trial?
NCT07294157 is sponsored by Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University. The principal investigator is Ümit DÜNDAR, Profesor at AFYONKARAHİSAR HEALTH SCİENCES UNİVERSITY. The trial plans to enroll 78 participants.