Effects of Peloid Therapy in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (NCT07417722) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Peloid Therapy in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition caused by pressure on a nerve at the wrist. It can lead to pain, numbness, weakness, and difficulty using the hand during daily activities.
In this clinical trial, researchers will study a non-drug treatment approach for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive a wrist splint and a home exercise program. The other group will receive peloidotherapy in addition to the same splint and exercise program.
Pain, hand function, daily activities, quality of life, hand strength, and ultrasound findings of the median nerve will be evaluated before treatment, at the end of treatment, and during follow-up periods.
The goal of this study is to determine whether adding peloidotherapy to wrist splint and a home exercise program provides additional benefits in reducing pain and improving hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with mild or mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by electromyography (EMG)
* Presence of clinical symptoms for at least 3 months
* Age 18 years and older
* No limitation in wrist joint range of motion
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Polyneuropathy
* Pregnancy
* Presence of underlying metabolic diseases (diabetes mellitus, inflammatory rheumatic diseases, thyroid disorders)
* Presence of hand osteoarthritis
* Previous wrist or hand surgery
* Severe carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by electromyography (EMG)
* Thenar muscle atrophy
* Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome or use of a wrist splint within the last 6 months
* History of malignancy
* Receipt of peloid therapy or any physical therapy modality for carpal tunnel syndrome within the last 6 months
* Contraindications to peloid therapy (impaired skin integrity or active infection at the application site)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ)
Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), end of treatment (week 3), 1-month follow-up (week 7), 3-month follow-up (week 15)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07417722
SponsorGaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital