Effects of Two Different Kinesiotaping Techniques in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Conditions studied: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In brief
This study aims to evaluate the clinical, functional, and ultrasonographic effects of two different kinesiotaping techniques added to a standard exercise and night splint program in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the I-Strip kinesiotaping technique group, the Button Hole kinesiotaping technique group, or a control group receiving only standard therapy. The study will assess treatment outcomes over a 12-week period using high-resolution ultrasound (specifically median nerve cross-sectional area and flattening ratio) and clinical parameters to determine the most effective conservative management approach.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07742293
- Run by
- Kayseri City Hospital
- People needed
- 90
- Starts
- 2026-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-08-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Being aged between 18 and 65 years.
- Willingness and ability to sign the informed consent form.
- Having symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (hand numbness, tingling, pain) for at least 3 months.
- Clinical diagnosis of mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by physical examination (positive Phalen/Tinel tests) and a prior nerve conduction study (EMG).
You may not qualify if…
- Previous wrist or hand surgery.
- Severe carpal tunnel syndrome on EMG (evidence of thenar atrophy or severe motor loss).
- History of trauma, fracture in the wrist area, or anatomical anomalies affecting ultrasonography.
- Cervical radiculopathy, polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, or other concomitant upper extremity entrapment neuropathies.
- Local corticosteroid injection to the carpal tunnel within the last 6 months.
- Pregnancy.
- Systemic corticosteroid use or inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
- Cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness preventing comprehension of questionnaire instructions.
- Lack of a prior EMG report upon admission to the outpatient clinic.
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