Compare the Effect of Radiofrequency (TECAR) and Ultrasound on Sensation, Hand Dexterity, and Qua… (NCT07700316) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Compare the Effect of Radiofrequency (TECAR) and Ultrasound on Sensation, Hand Dexterity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Egypt42 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the current study is to:
Compare the effect of radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy and ultrasound on sensation, manual dexterity, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The study also correlates sensation, hand dexterity, and quality of life in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
The patients will be selected according to the following criteria:
* Adults aged 35 to 50 years.
* Presence of typical CTS symptoms for at least one month.
* Cutoff values of VAS are defined between 35 mm and 64 mm.
* Patients were diagnosed with moderate carpal tunnel syndrome clinically by physical examination (positive Phalen's test and Tinel's sign) and confirmed by an electrodiagnostic study (EDX) with a fractionated sensory nerve conduction velocity for the median nerve across the wrist of 40 m/s or less and with sensory distal latency more than 3.6 ms and less than 4 ms and a normal CMAP amplitude in the APB muscle.
* Body mass index from 18.5 to 24.9. and ability and willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria:
* Severe carpal tunnel syndrome requires surgical intervention.
* Presence of systemic diseases associated with CTS, such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, or other inflammatory disorders.
* Pregnancy.
* History of fractures, trauma, or surgery in the wrist or hand region.
* Corticosteroid injection in the carpal tunnel within the last three months.
* Use of wrist splints or other CTS treatments in the past three months.
* Presence of peripheral neuropathy or other neurological disorders affecting the upper limb.
* Burns or skin lesions in the hand or forearm area.
* Presence of pacema…
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
Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing (SWMFs) is used to find mechanical sensory thresholds on the distal palmar pads of hand digits.
Timeframe: six weeks.
2
Handheld dynamometric (HHD)
Timeframe: six weeks.
3
Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT):
Timeframe: six weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07700316
SponsorDelta University for Science and Technology