N/A
N=44
Non-surgical Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03360344 ↗Enrolled (actual)
44
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRS Pain) — 0.01; .17; .30; .005 score on a scale — p=0.48
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Kinesio 12 inch Tape (Device); Kinesio 4 inch Tape (Device); Cock up Splint and Lumbrical exercises (Device)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
- Primary completion
- Oct 2018
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRS Pain) |
0.01; .17; .30; .005; .11; .43 | 0.48 |
| PRIMARY Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS Pain) |
18.64; 12.8; 15.2; 21.4; 32.6; 24.2 | .001 sig |
| SECONDARY Grip Strength and Pinch Strength |
55.47; 64.8; 52.7; 12.2; 12.4; 11.8 | .06 |
| SECONDARY Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Symptom Severity (BCTQ SS) |
1.9; 2.0; 2.0 | .01 sig |
| SECONDARY Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Functional Scale (BCTQ FS) |
1.5; 1.8; 1.7 | .001 sig |
Summary
This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults > 18 years of age
- Fluent in English
- Report signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Pain, numbness, and tingling of the forearm, wrist, or hand, which worsen at night
- Demonstrate positive Phalen's Test or Tinel's Test of the affected extremity
Exclusion Criteria
- Currently receiving treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
- History of surgical carpal tunnel release
- Pregnant
- Diabetes not controlled by medication
- Radiculopathy ie: cervical radiculopathy, diabetic radiculopathy
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Allergy to adhesives or compromised skin integrity
- Past history of traumatic event, surgery, or congenital impairment of the forearm, wrist, or hand
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03360344). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.