Red tape for gamers with carpal tunnel symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if red kinesiology tape can help reduce symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and wrists of esports players who play over 5 hours a week. If you have carpal tunnel-like symptoms, this trial might help you find a non-surgical option.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can see colors normally (pass a color vision test)
- You have numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in your hands, wrists, or fingers
- You have a positive Phalen's test (a wrist-flexing test done by a doctor)
- You play video games for more than 5 hours per week on average
- You do not have any other hand conditions, past hand surgery, or skin issues where the tape would go
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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