Effects of Aquatic Therapy Versus Neuro-dynamic Technique for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient

NCT ID: NCT06905769

Last Updated: 2025-04-01

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 30 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-03-20
• Study Completion Date: 2026-02-20

Brief Summary

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common neurological disorder due to entrapment of median nerve which runs from the forearm into the hand through a tunnel, compressed or pinched due to anatomical factors, such as a narrow carpal tunnel. Widespread condition that affects 3-6% of the general population worldwide. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) a prevalent and debilitating condition leading to disability despite optimal interventions to rehabilitation that aimed to reducing pain and improving neural function status in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients .

Detailed Description

This study investigates the additional benefits of Aquatic Therapy and Neuro-dynamic Technique in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients .The researcher employs a randomized controlled trial methodology. Participants are divided into two groups: one receiving Aquatic Therapy, and the other receiving Neuro-dynamic Technique.

Outcomes are assessed over an 8-week period, focusing on pain levels and neural function restoration and grip strength. The significance of this study lies in its potential to enhance current treatment protocols, offering a more effective, intervention to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life, neural restoration for those suffering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Aquatic Therapy

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Aquatic Therapy

Intervention Type: COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Group A was treated with Aquatic Therapy for 30-45 minutes for 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks . Patient should Seated .Therapist will standing or seated beside the patient Therapist Perform gentle stretching on wrist, hand, and finger joints. Exercises to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness. Then perform aquatic therapy for 10 minutes. Therapist instruct patients hands in bath tube. Water temperature 88°F - 94°F (31°C - 34°C).Water depth is Waist-deep or deeper depending on patient comfort

Neuro-Dynamic Technique

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Neuro-Dynamic Technique

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Group B (Neuro-Dynamic Technique) Group B was treated with Neuro-Dynamic Technique for 15 minutes 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Patient should Seated or supine with the affected hand relaxed. Therapist will standing or seated beside the patient. Techniques Time duration is 3 minutes for each technique. wrist distraction 3 sets for 3 minute rhythmic and gentle stretching of the transverse carpel ligament Release of palmar fascia gliding of finger flexor tendons release of upper forearm muscle and fascia.

Interventions

Aquatic Therapy

Group A was treated with Aquatic Therapy for 30-45 minutes for 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks . Patient should Seated .Therapist will standing or seated beside the patient Therapist Perform gentle stretching on wrist, hand, and finger joints. Exercises to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness. Then perform aquatic therapy for 10 minutes. Therapist instruct patients hands in bath tube. Water temperature 88°F - 94°F (31°C - 34°C).Water depth is Waist-deep or deeper depending on patient comfort

Intervention Type: COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Neuro-Dynamic Technique

Group B (Neuro-Dynamic Technique) Group B was treated with Neuro-Dynamic Technique for 15 minutes 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Patient should Seated or supine with the affected hand relaxed. Therapist will standing or seated beside the patient. Techniques Time duration is 3 minutes for each technique. wrist distraction 3 sets for 3 minute rhythmic and gentle stretching of the transverse carpel ligament Release of palmar fascia gliding of finger flexor tendons release of upper forearm muscle and fascia.

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome by Neuromuscular Physician
• Participants who presented with unilateral CTS with symptoms reported up to 3 months
• Male and female
• Aged 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with non-specified stage of CTS,median nerve entrapment in TOS, Cervical Radiculpathy
• Participants presents with co-morbidities,Hx of CTS (e.g., pregnancy, diabetes, trauma, congenital disorders, obesity, post-surgical release, and hypothyroidism)
• Cardiovascular disease, thenar muscle atropy"

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Superior University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Muhammad Naveed Babur

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Superior University CRC

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

Other Identifiers

MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/787

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id