Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Peloidotherapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This study compares three different treatment approaches for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: peloid therapy (a mud-based treatment) combined with home exercises, kinesiotaping (special therapeutic tape), and a third comparison group. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these groups and followed to see which treatment works best for reducing carpal tunnel symptoms.
Key Objective: This trial tests whether peloid therapy or kinesiotaping can effectively reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.
Who to Consider: People with diagnosed mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome who are interested in non-surgical treatment options should consider enrolling in this study.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Patients diagnosed with mild and moderate idiopathic CTS will be randomly divided into three groups. Patients who received 15 sessions of peloid therapy along with a home exercise program will constitute the first group. The second group will consist of patients who received a total of 6 sessions of kinesiotaping twice a week along with a home exercise program. Patients who were given only a home exercise program will be included in the third group. "Patients will be evaluated in detail in terms of clinical examination and outcomes three weeks after the end of treatment and again at three months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study * Being diagnosed with mild or moderate idiopathic chronic CTS as a result of anamnesis, clinical examination and nerve conduction study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of predisposing etiological factors for CTS such as diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney and liver disease, acromegaly, rheumatological diseases, acute trauma, hypothyroidism, etc. * Being diagnosed with severe CTS * Having a history of previous wrist surgery or trauma * Having atrophy in the thenar region or weakness in the thenar muscles * Having cervical radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, polyneuropathy, brachial neuropathy or proximal median nerve neuropathy * Having had steroid injections in the last 3 months and taking oral steroid medications * Being pregnant * Having an open wound or rash in the wrist and its surroundings that would prevent treatment * Patients who are receiving or will receive another/addi