Non-surgical Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to

In brief

This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03360344

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

44

Starts

2018-02-08

Expected to finish

2018-10-23

Last updated by the study team

2020-10-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults > 18 years of age
• Fluent in English
• Report signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
• Pain, numbness, and tingling of the forearm, wrist, or hand, which worsen at night
• Demonstrate positive Phalen's Test or Tinel's Test of the affected extremity

You may not qualify if…

• Currently receiving treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
• History of surgical carpal tunnel release
• Pregnant
• Diabetes not controlled by medication
• Radiculopathy ie: cervical radiculopathy, diabetic radiculopathy
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Allergy to adhesives or compromised skin integrity
• Past history of traumatic event, surgery, or congenital impairment of the forearm, wrist, or hand

Where it is running

• Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, California, United States

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