Laser acupuncture for hand pain after tendon surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether laser acupuncture can help with carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms that sometimes develop after hand tendon repair surgery. It aims to reduce pain and improve hand function during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You had surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in your hand within the last 6 to 12 weeks.
- You have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (numbness or tingling in your fingers).
- You do not have conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, or a pacemaker.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no active infections or open wounds on your hand.
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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