Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Versus Kinesio Tape in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study would be conducted to answer the following question: was there any difference between the effects of Shock wave versus Kinesio Tape in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome for post-menopausal women.

Detailed Description
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Fifty menopausal women with mild to moderate CTS were selected randomly from outpatient clinic of the physical therapy department of El khazendara general hospital, Age was ranged from 45 - 55 years old. Group A, consisted of 25 patients who received a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session. Group B Represented the control group, it consisted of 25 patients who received a program of kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days.

Official Title
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Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Versus Kinesio Tape in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Post Menopausal Women

Conditions
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Shock wave Therapy
* Device: kinesio tape


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: -Age was ranged from 45 - 55 years old All subjects would not take analgesics by another route during the study. Exclusion Criteria: Patients had previous carpal tunnel release. Skin over sensitivity of some patients to the tape.

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Fifty menopausal women with mild to moderate CTS will be selected randomly from outpatient clinic of the physical therapy department of El khazendara general hospital, Shobra to participate in this study,Group A: Represented the study group, it consisted of 25 patients who received a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session. Group B: Represented the control group, it consisted of 25 patients who received a program of kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days .
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: shock wave therapy<br>received a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session, and a frequency of 5 Hz., 1 sessions per week for 6 weeks. | Device: Shock wave Therapy<br>* a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session and a frequency of 5 Hz., 1 sessions per week for 6 weeks.<br>Device: kinesio tape<br>* kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days and then one day off and then another 3 days each week for 6weeks.<br>|
| Experimental: kinesio tape<br>kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days and then one day off and then another 3 days each week for 6 weeks. | Device: Shock wave Therapy<br>* a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session and a frequency of 5 Hz., 1 sessions per week for 6 weeks.<br>Device: kinesio tape<br>* kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days and then one day off and then another 3 days each week for 6weeks.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Computerized electromyography | 2 channel version with EMG/NCV/EP system, It was used to measure median motor distal latency (MMDL) before treatment and after 6 weeks of treatment for all patients | 6 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire | The overall score for the functional-status scale was the mean of the ratings on the 8 daily activities. In this study BCTQ was translated and filled by the therapist | 6 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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shock wave, kinesio tape, carpal tunnel syndrome