Comparison of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection and Paraffin Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

In brief

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of paraffin therapy, a physical therapy modality, and ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common entrapment neuropathy. By doing so, the study will evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of these two alternative, low-side-effect treatments for managing this frequently encountered condition.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06658886

Run by

Beylikduzu State Hospital

People needed

46

Starts

2024-11-10

Expected to finish

2025-02-25

Last updated by the study team

2024-12-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients aged 18-65.
• Diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological studies.
• Received either ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection or paraffin therapy.
• Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months.

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosis of other conditions causing neuropathic symptoms (e.g., polyneuropathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome).
• History of previous injection or surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Where it is running

• Beylikdüzü State Hospital — Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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