Hand function after TECAR therapy for post-burn carpal tunnel syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In adults aged 20–40 with mild to moderate post-burn carpal tunnel syndrome, the study delivers TECAR therapy alongside standard hand rehabilitation to see if nerve-related symptoms and hand function improve. The trial plans to enroll 52 participants and uses measures such as the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, pain scores, and a handgrip dynamometer to track changes. Outcomes focus on pain reduction, symptom severity, and functional ability over the treatment period. Prior evidence suggests TECAR may help CTS symptoms, but its effects in post-burn CTS require confirmation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant is between 20 and 40 years of age.
* Diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
* History of an upper limb burn, with the percentage of the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) ranging from 20% to 25%.
* Upper limb burn is diagnosed as a 2nd or 3rd-degree burn complicated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
* Carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis is clinically confirmed using physical examination, including a positive Tinel's sign and positive Phalen's test.
* Participant provides written informed consent before enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of double crush syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, or fibromyalgia.
* History of wrist fracture or distal radius fracture.
* Diagnosis of systemic or local diseases that contribute to peripheral neuropathy, including Diabetes Mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
* Diagnosis of hypothyroidism, skin diseases, or peripheral vascular diseases.
* Current or past history of cancer.
* Use of a hand or wrist splint within the past three months.
* Presence of an implanted pacemaker or electrical prosthesis.

Where it's running

• QWAM physio clinic
  Al Mansurah, Mansoura, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmed abdelnasr Mohamed Youness, Demonstrator (TA)
• Email: pt.ahmed.mido@gmail.com
• Phone: +2001553712231

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.