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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to paresthesias, numbness and muscle weakness in the hand. Treatment of the condition often involves surgery.
In this study we wish to se if there is an effect of using intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to release the tension of nervus medianus in the lower arm. The study will be performed by randomization to IMS of musculus pronator teres or a control ("Scam IMS treatment" to the acupuncture point Li11). The two insertion points are approximately 1cm apart in the lower arm.
The most important outcome measure is ultra sound measured diameters for nervus medianus in the carpal tunnel
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle in acupuncture point Li11 | Sham Comparator | Acupuncture needle in the acupuncture point Li11 |
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| IMS of musculus pronator teres | Experimental | Acupuncture needle in musculus pronator teres |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle in acupuncture point Li11 | Device | Acupuncture needle in acupuncture point Li11 |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter of the Nervae medianus in the Carpal Tunnel | End 2011 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Health complaints | End 2011 | |
| Power of the hand grip | End 2011 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Stein Atle Lie, Professor | Uni Health, University Research | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uni Health, Uni Research | Bergen | Norway |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34391281 | Derived | Kvist KB, Hilland R, Enehaug R, Schjelderup J, Lie SA, Halse AK. The treatment effect of intramuscular stimulation on carpal tunnel syndrome: A blinded randomized trial on 75 patients. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jul;27:522-528. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.03.020. Epub 2021 Apr 20. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002349 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020423 | Median Neuropathy |
| D020422 | Mononeuropathies |
| D010523 | Peripheral Nervous System Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009339 | Needles |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
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| IMS of the musculus pronator teres | Device | Acupuncture needle in musculus pronator teres |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D009408 | Nerve Compression Syndromes |
| D012090 | Cumulative Trauma Disorders |
| D013180 | Sprains and Strains |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |