Heat therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
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This study tests whether adding heat therapy (hyperthermia) to standard care can help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. It's for people who haven't started physical therapy yet.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed carpal tunnel diagnosis from a nerve test (electromyography).
- You cannot have started physiotherapy yet for this condition.
- You must not have had surgery for carpal tunnel.
- You must not have muscle wasting in your hand from carpal tunnel.
- You must not have any medical condition that makes hyperthermia (heat therapy) unsafe for you.
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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