Kinesiotaping and peloid (therapeutic mud) therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
A Comparative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Peloidotherapy in Patients With Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This study will see if adding kinesiotaping or peloid (therapeutic mud) therapy to a home exercise program helps adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome reduce pain and improve hand function.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Months to 65 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06977321 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–65 with mild or moderate idiopathic chronic carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by clinical exam and nerve conduction studies, who consent to participate, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with severe CTS, thenar atrophy or weakness, systemic causes of neuropathy (for example diabetes, rheumatologic disease), recent steroid injections, prior wrist surgery or active wrist wounds are unlikely to benefit or be eligible for this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding kinesiotaping or peloidotherapy to home exercises could reduce pain and improve hand strength and function, offering additional non-surgical options for mild-to-moderate CTS.
How similar studies have performed: Kinesiotaping has shown mixed, generally short-term benefits in small trials for CTS and related conditions, while peloidotherapy is less studied for CTS though it has shown some benefit for other musculoskeletal pain.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Konya
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital — Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayşe Güleç, MD
- Email: drftr2013@gmail.com
- Phone: +905418239073
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.