Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-07-01
2022-02-28
Brief Summary
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Methods: Patients were randomly divided into three groups: Group 1 (KT plus tendon and nerve gliding exercises), Group 2 (sham-taping plus exercises) and Group 3 (exercises alone, control group). KT was applied 3 times with 5-day intervals throughout the study, with "neural technique" for median and ulnar nerves and "area correction technique" for carpal tunnel releasing. In the placebo group kinesiotapes were applied without stretching and proper position. Hand grip strength, VAS, Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ), and Short Form-12 (SF-12) were measured as outcome parameters at the first visit, 3rd and 6th week.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Kinesiotaping plus tendon and nerve gliding exercises
Kinesiotaping was applied 3 times with 5-day intervals
Kinesiotape
Kinesiotape, when applied with a specific method and tension, significantly reduces the pressure on the median nerve by extending the transverse carpal ligament. It regulates edema under the skin and improves lymphatic and blood circulation. It reduces muscle spasms, eases the movement of tendons and fascia, and reduces pain through neurological suppression
Exercise
Tendon and nerve gliding exercise
Sham taping plus tendon and nerve gliding exercises
Sham taping was applied 3 times with 5-day intervals without stretching and without having the proper position.
Exercise
Tendon and nerve gliding exercise
sham taping
In the sham taping group, kinesiotape was applied with two I bands without stretching and without having the proper position. This group was considered as the placebo group.
tendon and nerve gliding exercises alone
The control group received exercise therapy only
Exercise
Tendon and nerve gliding exercise
Interventions
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Kinesiotape
Kinesiotape, when applied with a specific method and tension, significantly reduces the pressure on the median nerve by extending the transverse carpal ligament. It regulates edema under the skin and improves lymphatic and blood circulation. It reduces muscle spasms, eases the movement of tendons and fascia, and reduces pain through neurological suppression
Exercise
Tendon and nerve gliding exercise
sham taping
In the sham taping group, kinesiotape was applied with two I bands without stretching and without having the proper position. This group was considered as the placebo group.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* having the CTS symptoms for at least 6 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
* thenar atrophy,
* local corticosteroid injection or KT application or physical therapy treatment for CTS within the last 3 months,
* patients with secondary metabolic causes for CTS (such as diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, thyroid disease),
* patients with other conditions that may cause neck and arm pain (cervical disc hernia, arthritis, epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome),
* a history of fracture in the wrist,
* previous CTS surgery.
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Karadeniz Technical University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Hanife BAYKAL ŞAHİN
Asistant Professor
Locations
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Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Geler Kulcu D, Bursali C, Aktas I, Bozkurt Alp S, Unlu Ozkan F, Akpinar P. Kinesiotaping as an alternative treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome. Turk J Med Sci. 2016 Jun 23;46(4):1042-9. doi: 10.3906/sag-1503-4.
Giray E, Karali-Bingul D, Akyuz G. The Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping, Sham Taping or Exercises Only in Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Study. PM R. 2019 Jul;11(7):681-693. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12067. Epub 2019 Mar 28.
Other Identifiers
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2020/38
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id