WithdrawnNot Applicable

Comparison of Focused and Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Stopped: It is difficult to enroll patients

Taiwan0Started 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

Extracorporeal shock wave is a novel treatment for peripheral nerve entrapment. This study was designed to compare the efficacy of focused and radial extracorporeal shock wave for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical and electrophysiological diagnosis of CTS Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical radiculopathy * Polyneuropathy * Brachial plexopathy * Thoracic outlet syndrome * Previous wrist surgery or steroid injection for CTS

What they're measuring

Change from baseline of Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) at 24th weeks after treatment

Timeframe: Change of the mean of total SSS and FSS from baseline at 24th weeks after treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03671473

SponsorTri-Service General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-31

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