Hand therapy for early complex regional pain syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two hand therapy techniques — contrast baths (alternating warm and cool water) and compression with whirlpool therapy — to see which better eases early-stage complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after a hand or wrist injury. If you've had hand or wrist trauma and are still in pain, this study might help you find a treatment that reduces discomfort and improves hand use.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS) after a hand or wrist injury (like a fracture or soft tissue injury).
- Your symptoms started less than 3 months ago.
- You have not had similar hand therapy treatments in the past 3 months.
- You do not have nerve damage, poor circulation, open wounds, or skin conditions on the affected 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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