Comparing two hand therapies for carpal tunnel relief
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two types of gentle hand and wrist movements (mobilizations) to see which better relieves pain, tingling, and numbness in carpal tunnel syndrome. It may help you if you have these symptoms and are otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 45 years old
- You have pain, tingling, or numbness in your thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers
- You have a positive Tinel sign or Phalen test (tests a doctor can do on your wrist)
- You do not have nerve problems in your pinky finger or a neck injury that affects your arm
- You have not had hand surgery, hand trauma, or a pinched nerve in your neck
- You do not have diabetes, thyroid disease, or rheumatoid arthritis
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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