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Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Egypt68 participantsStarted 2023-11

Plain-language summary

Sixty eight female patients who had symptoms of carpal tunnel syndromesuch as wrist pain or numbness and paraesthesia and had lymphedema of an upper extremity.Their ages will be ranged from 40 to 60 years. The participants will be selected from Out Patient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University and randomly distributed into two equal groups.Duration of treatment for 4weeks.All subjects signed an informed consent form, and the rights of subjects were protected.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Paresthesias and painful swelling with weakness of the affected hand, exacerbated while sleeping or by repetitive use of the wrist, which would be relieved by shaking the hand with postural change.
. Sensory loss with numbness in the regions of the hand innervated by the median nerve;
. Impaired motor function with atrophy of the median nerve-innervated thenar muscles.
. Positive Tinel's sign.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Nerve conduction studies

Timeframe: 4weeks

Limb volume

Timeframe: 4weeks

Visual analogue scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 4weeks

Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ)

Timeframe: 4weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06131515

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12

Contact for this trial

shahira sami, A.lecturer

01021986609 shahirasami6@cu.edu.eg

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Paresthesias and painful swelling with weakness of the affected hand, exacerbated while sleeping or by repetitive use of the wrist, which would be relieved by shaking the hand with postural change.
. Sensory loss with numbness in the regions of the hand innervated by the median nerve;
. Impaired motor function with atrophy of the median nerve-innervated thenar muscles.
. Positive Tinel's sign.