Back to resultsThe Treatment of the Median Nerve for the Elimination of the Symptoms Associated With the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Primary Purpose
Compression Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Ischemic Compression (thumb Pressure)
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Compression Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel focused on measuring ischemic compression;carpal tunnel syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Between 20 and 60 years old,
- Numbness in the hand affecting the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger and half the ring finger,
- To have suffered from discomfort on a daily basis for at least three months and to agree to a course of 15 chiropractic treatments at no cost.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of upper limb or neck surgery,
- Pregnancy and systemic pathologies possibly related to CTS, such as hypothyroidism, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Sites / Locations
- Guy Hains 2930 Côte RIchelieu
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Label
one
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Levine DW Questionnaire (J.Bone Joint Surg Am 1993;75:1585-92)on carpal tunnel syndrome
Secondary Outcome Measures
A numerical scale,filled by the patient,where they give their perceived improvement from 0% to 100%.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00634738
Brief Title
The Treatment of the Median Nerve for the Elimination of the Symptoms Associated With the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Official Title
Neuropathy Along the Median Nerve: Etiology of Symptoms Associated With the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a Preliminary Study
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
June 2010
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
June 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 2010 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
Guy Hains Chiropractor
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
In carpal tunnel syndrome,trigger points are often found in the biceps muscle,in the aponeurosis of the biceps and in the pronator teres muscle.
We hypothesise that by eliminating these trigger points,using ischemic compressions, may diminish the symptoms.
Detailed Description
Using one thumb on the other,the pressure is applied 10 seconds on each TrPs.The treatment is done on each visit for a total of 15(without Charge).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Compression Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel
Keywords
ischemic compression;carpal tunnel syndrome
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Anticipated)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
one
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Ischemic Compression (thumb Pressure)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Pressure point therapy
Intervention Description
Pressure, one thumb on the other, applied on the trigger points
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Levine DW Questionnaire (J.Bone Joint Surg Am 1993;75:1585-92)on carpal tunnel syndrome
Time Frame
after 15treatments,30 days after,6 months later
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
A numerical scale,filled by the patient,where they give their perceived improvement from 0% to 100%.
Time Frame
After 15 treatments, 30 days later and 6 months later.
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Between 20 and 60 years old,
Numbness in the hand affecting the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger and half the ring finger,
To have suffered from discomfort on a daily basis for at least three months and to agree to a course of 15 chiropractic treatments at no cost.
Exclusion Criteria:
History of upper limb or neck surgery,
Pregnancy and systemic pathologies possibly related to CTS, such as hypothyroidism, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Martin Descarreaux, DC PHD
Organizational Affiliation
UQTR
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Guy Hains 2930 Côte RIchelieu
City
Trois-Rivières
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
G8Z3Y8
Country
Canada
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