Kinesiotaping and peloid (therapeutic mud) therapy for 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

Adults with mild to moderate idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome are randomly assigned to one of three groups: peloid therapy plus a home exercise program, kinesiotaping plus a home exercise program, or a home exercise program alone. Peloid therapy is given as 15 sessions (20 minutes each over three weeks) and kinesiotaping is applied in six sessions twice weekly, with all groups followed for symptoms and function. Outcomes include pain, symptom/function scores, hand and finger strength, and median nerve ultrasonography and electrophysiological parameters. Patients are evaluated three weeks after the end of treatment and again at three months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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/additional treatment for CTS
* Patients with a bifid median nerve, persistent median artery, ganglion cyst, tenosynovitis, or tendinitis in the wrist.

Where it's running

• Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
  Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ayşe Güleç, MD
• Email: drftr2013@gmail.com
• Phone: +905418239073

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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.