Effects of Two Different Kinesiotaping Techniques in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | NCT07742293

NCT07742293

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07742293
Lead Sponsor: Kayseri City HospitalOTHER_GOV
Official Title: Effect of Two Different Kinesiotaping Techniques Added to Exercise on Clinical, Functional, and Ultrasonographic Outcomes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled, Evaluator-Blinded Study
Brief Summary: This study aims to evaluate the clinical, functional, and ultrasonographic effects of two different kinesiotaping techniques added to a standard exercise and night splint program in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the I-Strip kinesiotaping technique group, the Button Hole kinesiotaping technique group, or a control group receiving only standard therapy. The study will assess treatment outcomes over a 12-week period using high-resolution ultrasound (specifically median nerve cross-sectional area and flattening ratio) and clinical parameters to determine the most effective conservative management approach.
Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)Older Adult (65+)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Being aged between 18 and 65 years.

Willingness and ability to sign the informed consent form.

Having symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (hand numbness, tingling, pain) for at least 3 months.

Clinical diagnosis of mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by physical examination (positive Phalen/Tinel tests) and a prior nerve conduction study (EMG).

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous wrist or hand surgery.

Severe carpal tunnel syndrome on EMG (evidence of thenar atrophy or severe motor loss).

History of trauma, fracture in the wrist area, or anatomical anomalies affecting ultrasonography.

Cervical radiculopathy, polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, or other concomitant upper extremity entrapment neuropathies.

Local corticosteroid injection to the carpal tunnel within the last 6 months.

Pregnancy.

Systemic corticosteroid use or inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

Cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness preventing comprehension of questionnaire instructions.

Lack of a prior EMG report upon admission to the outpatient clinic.

Central Contacts: Furkan Erdinc, MDContact
frkn.erdinc01@gmail.com+905413216609

Participant Group/Arms

I-Strip Kinesiotaping GroupExperimental

Participants will receive the original I-Strip kinesiotaping technique combined with standard exercise and a night splint program.

Other: I-Strip Kinesiotaping and Standard Therapy

Other: Standard Exercise and Splint Therapy

Button Hole Kinesiotaping GroupExperimental

Participants will receive the Button Hole kinesiotaping technique combined with standard exercise and a night splint program.

Other: Button Hole Kinesiotaping and Standard Therapy

Control GroupActive Comparator

Participants will only receive a standard exercise and overnight splint program.

Other: Standard Exercise and Splint Therapy