Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Exercise Clinical Trial

Official title: Effectiveness of Home Exercise in Pregnant Women With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the home exercise program in patients who develop Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Clinical Trial Description

Materials and Method: Thirty-three patients with CTS (mild to moderate) were included to randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial. Based on EMG results and clinical examination, patient group was divided two part as mild and moderate CTS (group 1) and normal (group 2). The Sick Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire form was filled in face-to-face method.

Cases in this study: Patients who had pain and numbness problems at the hands of the Bezmiâlem Vakif University Polyclinic for Women and Obstetrics were then directed to the Bezmiâlem Vakif University Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Policlinic. After the examination and clinical testing of each patient (Tinel test, Phalen's test, Reverse Phalen's and Durkan's Carpal Compression test), the patients were directed to Bezmiâlem Vakif University Neurology Policlinic. Based on electromyography (EMG) results and clinical examination, the group was classified as mild and moderate CTS (group 1) and normal (group 2). A disease exercise form was distributed for all patients to do exercises. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Exercise
• Syndrome

• NCT number: NCT03718598
• Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]
• Source: Bezmialem Vakif University
• Status: Completed
• Start date: January 1, 2015
• Completion date: January 1, 2017