Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

NCT ID: NCT03718598

Last Updated: 2018-10-29

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 33 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2015-01-01
• Study Completion Date: 2017-01-01

Brief Summary

The purpose of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the home exercise program in patients who develop Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Detailed Description

Materials and Method: Thirty-three patients with CTS (mild to moderate) were included to randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial. Based on EMG results and clinical examination, patient group was divided two part as mild and moderate CTS (group 1) and normal (group 2). The Sick Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire form was filled in face-to-face method.

Cases in this study: Patients who had pain and numbness problems at the hands of the Bezmiâlem Vakif University Polyclinic for Women and Obstetrics were then directed to the Bezmiâlem Vakif University Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Policlinic. After the examination and clinical testing of each patient (Tinel test, Phalen's test, Reverse Phalen's and Durkan's Carpal Compression test), the patients were directed to Bezmiâlem Vakif University Neurology Policlinic. Based on electromyography (EMG) results and clinical examination, the group was classified as mild and moderate CTS (group 1) and normal (group 2). A disease exercise form was distributed for all patients to do exercises.

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Exercise

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: CASE_CONTROL
• Study Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome

Tendon and Nerve Gliding Exercises

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Tendon and Nerve Gliding Exercises: The tendon slip exercises used in this study were performed in five different positions, namely flexion, flat, hook, punch, table top and flat punch positions. Nerve-gliding exercises were performed by moving the fingers and wrists in six different positions, focusing on the median nerve consisting of all the disease grip, finger lengthening, wrist extension, thumb extension, forearm supination and gentle gentle gait. Instructions were given to make 10 sets of exercises in 3 sets, written and verbal, in order to have e exercises for all patient's tendons and nerves shifting exercises. Brochures were also provided explaining the exercises.

normal

Patients without mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome

Tendon and Nerve Gliding Exercises

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Tendon and Nerve Gliding Exercises: The tendon slip exercises used in this study were performed in five different positions, namely flexion, flat, hook, punch, table top and flat punch positions. Nerve-gliding exercises were performed by moving the fingers and wrists in six different positions, focusing on the median nerve consisting of all the disease grip, finger lengthening, wrist extension, thumb extension, forearm supination and gentle gentle gait. Instructions were given to make 10 sets of exercises in 3 sets, written and verbal, in order to have e exercises for all patient's tendons and nerves shifting exercises. Brochures were also provided explaining the exercises.

Interventions

Tendon and Nerve Gliding Exercises

Tendon and Nerve Gliding Exercises: The tendon slip exercises used in this study were performed in five different positions, namely flexion, flat, hook, punch, table top and flat punch positions. Nerve-gliding exercises were performed by moving the fingers and wrists in six different positions, focusing on the median nerve consisting of all the disease grip, finger lengthening, wrist extension, thumb extension, forearm supination and gentle gentle gait. Instructions were given to make 10 sets of exercises in 3 sets, written and verbal, in order to have e exercises for all patient's tendons and nerves shifting exercises. Brochures were also provided explaining the exercises.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Provocation tests during the examination and physical examination to match the median nerve distribution those who have symptoms of numbness, tingling, weakness and pain in the hands that have lasted at least 1 month.
• Patients with confirmed mild-moderate idiopathic CTS on EMG.

Exclusion Criteria

• Previously undergone carpal tunnel surgery
• Gestational diabetes mellitus,
• Eclampsia, preeclampsia
• Thyroid disorders
• Arthropathies
• Hand or wrist trauma
• Bilateral fractures
• Severe cts
• Atrial fibrillation
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Diabetes mellitus
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Rheumatologic disease

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 40 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Bezmialem Vakif University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Other Identifiers

9671

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id