Effect of Kinesiotaping and Night Splinting in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndome

NCT ID: NCT04993703

Last Updated: 2022-03-23

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-08-10

Study Completion Date

2022-02-20

Brief Summary

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) which is defined as a symptomatic compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the level of the wrist.

Different types of splints are used for improving the function and decreasing the pain intensity and symptoms in the rehabilitation of patients with CTS.

However effectiveness of treatment by taping has never been investigated in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

The aim of this study was to compare the short-term effect of conventional physiotherapy only, and also kinesio taping and night splinting in patients with CTS.

Detailed Description

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) which is defined as a symptomatic compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the level of the wrist.It is considered as the most common disabling neuromuscular condition of the upper extremities.

Night splints are used in conjunction with the conservative intervention to improve the function and decrease the pain intensity and paresthesia in the rehabilitation of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. However effectiveness of treatment by kinesiotaping has never been investigated.

The aim of this study was to compare the short-term effect of conventional physiotherapy only, and also kinesio taping and night splinting in addition to conventional physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of patients with CTS.

Conditions

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Kinesiotaping

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Additionally for this group, kinesiotaping will be applied by using carpal tunnel technique including button hole and I band technique of space correction; and with 25-50% tension in center of tape over dorsal carpal tunnel at the end of the each session. Patients will request to keep kinesiotaping at nights throughout the study.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiotaping

Intervention Type OTHER

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound, kinesiotaping and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3 sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.times per day 3sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Night splinting

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Additionally, night splinting will be advised. Patients will request to keep their splints at nights throughout the study.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Night Splinting

Intervention Type OTHER

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound, night splinting and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3 sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Control group

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Control Group

Intervention Type OTHER

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3 sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Interventions

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Kinesiotaping

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound, kinesiotaping and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3 sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.times per day 3sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Intervention Type OTHER

Night Splinting

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound, night splinting and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3 sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Intervention Type OTHER

Control Group

A total of 20 sessions physiotherapy sessions including hot pack, ultrasound and exercise program (tendon and nerve gliding exercises=2 times per day 3 sets of ten repetitions) will be applied.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* This study included patients with moderate CTS, confirmed by electroneurographic examination.
* did not recruit any treatment (including physiotherapy or surgical release)

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients suffer from the thenar muscle atrophy.
* Patients with mild CTS.
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Hacettepe University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Leyla Eraslan

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Eraslan L, Baltaci G. Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and Night Splinting Along With Physical Therapy Intervention on Symptoms and Functionality: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial for Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Nov 1;102(11):975-983. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002252. Epub 2023 Mar 29.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37026822 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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HEK 12/57

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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