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Immediate Effects of Paraffin Wax Therapy on Forearm and Hand Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2025-11-25

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the immediate effects of paraffin wax therapy on muscle stiffness and pain among patients diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The intervention involves immersing the hand and forearm in paraffin wax at 42-44 °C for 20 minutes. Stiffness will be measured using the MyotonPro device, and pain will be evaluated using standard visual scales.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome. * Age between 18 and 65 years. * Apparently healthy, without a known chronic systemic disease (other than CTS). * No history of other chronic musculoskeletal or neurological disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery on the affected wrist or hand. * Systemic conditions affecting nerve function (e.g., diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease) * Cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension.

What they're measuring

Change in muscle stiffness parameters

Timeframe: Immediately before the intervention and within 5 minutes after completion of the 20-minute paraffin/rest session (same visit)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07260448

SponsorErzurum Technical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-05

Contact for this trial

Esedullah Akaras, Dr.

4445388 esedullah.akaras@erzurum.edu.tr

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