Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of matrix rhythm therapy, applied in addition to conventional treatment, on symptom severity, function, grip and pinch strength, and quality of life in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07660913

Run by

Izmir Bakircay University

People needed

84

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Having a diagnosis of unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by an orthopedist based on clinical examination and electromyography (EMG) testing.
• Being classified with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome severity.
• Having symptoms persisting for at least 12 weeks.
• Having a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score greater than 24.
• Being literate (able to read and write).

You may not qualify if…

• History of prior carpal tunnel release surgery.
• History of corticosteroid injection into the affected hand/wrist.
• Having received physiotherapy for carpal tunnel syndrome within the last 6 months.
• Presence of any neurological signs or symptoms in the upper extremity other than carpal tunnel syndrome.
• History of prior surgery in the hand or wrist region due to other conditions.
• Diagnosis of any systemic neurological disease.
• Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus).
• Having ongoing pain in the arm or hand due to any other underlying cause.

Where it is running

• Izmir Bakircay University — Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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