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Comparison of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection and Paraffin Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
About This Trial
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of paraffin therapy, a physical therapy modality, and ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common entrapment neuropathy. By doing so, the study will evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of these two alternative, low-side-effect treatments for managing this frequently encountered condition.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Patients aged 18-65.
- Diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological studies.
- Received either ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection or paraffin therapy.
- Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Diagnosis of other conditions causing neuropathic symptoms (e.g., polyneuropathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome).
- History of previous injection or surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-65.
* Diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological studies.
* Received either ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection or paraffin therapy.
* Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of other conditions causing neuropathic symptoms (e.g., polyneuropathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome).
* History of previous injection or surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Treatments Being Tested
OTHER
No intervention
No intervention
Locations (1)
Beylikdüzü State Hospital
Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye)