Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effects on Occupational Performance Through Dorsal Application of Kinesio Tape for Musculoskeletal Disorder - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
| Verified date | September 2020 |
| Source | Loma Linda University |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | |
| Study type | Interventional |
This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 44 |
| Est. completion date | October 23, 2018 |
| Est. primary completion date | October 23, 2018 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Adults > 18 years of age - Fluent in English - Report signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome - Pain, numbness, and tingling of the forearm, wrist, or hand, which worsen at night - Demonstrate positive Phalen's Test or Tinel's Test of the affected extremity Exclusion Criteria: - Currently receiving treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome - History of surgical carpal tunnel release - Pregnant - Diabetes not controlled by medication - Radiculopathy ie: cervical radiculopathy, diabetic radiculopathy - Thoracic outlet syndrome - Allergy to adhesives or compromised skin integrity - Past history of traumatic event, surgery, or congenital impairment of the forearm, wrist, or hand |
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | California |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Loma Linda University |
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| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRS Pain) | Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRS Pain) involves patient circling a number from 0-10 with "0" meaning no pain and "5" moderate pain, and "10" is worst possible pain. The NRS is a segmented numeric scale, which a respondent selects a whole number (0-10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of their pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity. | change between baseline and 3 weeks | |
| Primary | Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS Pain) | The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. The VAS measures participants perception of pain on a continuous scale. Individuals place a mark on a 10cm-long line. Using a ruler, the score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100. A higher score indicates greater pain intensity. These are measured every 3 days for 3 weeks from baseline in the forearm, wrist and fingers. | 3 weeks | |
| Secondary | Grip Strength and Pinch Strength | Grip strength is measured by Jamar Dynamometer hydraulic gauge following standard protocol. A Jamar hydraulic pinch meter gauge is used to measure finger strength in the following positions: Lateral pinch, pad to pad, and 3 Jaw-chuck pinch positions are used. Grip and pinch strength will be measured every 3 days for 3 weeks from baseline. | change between baseline and 3 weeks | |
| Secondary | Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Symptom Severity (BCTQ SS) | The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ SS) is a standardised, patient-based outcome measure of symptom severity in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. The questionnaire has 11 questions and uses a five-point rating scale. Each scale generates a final score (sum of individual scores divided by number of items) which ranges from 1 to 5, with a higher score indicating greater disability. It is measured every 3 days for 3 weeks from baseline. | change between baseline and 3 weeks | |
| Secondary | Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Functional Scale (BCTQ FS) | The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Functional Scale (BCTQ FS) is self report 8-item questionnarie on functional activities for individuals with carpal tunnel, which have to be rated for degree of difficulty on a five-point scale. Each scale generates a final score (sum of individual scores divided by number of items) which ranges from 1 to 5, with a higher score indicating greater disability. It is measured every 3 days for 3 weeks from baseline. | 3-weeks |