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Effect of Acupressure on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of acupressure on carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-08
Completion Date
2024-12
Last Updated
2024-08-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Acupressure
The pregnant women will receive acupressure on the (Pc-6/Lung-7 )acupoints one minute for each point with 3 repetitions on both side( about 30minutes /session),2 times per week in addition to advices for 12 weeks.
advices for relieving carpal tunnel syndrome
The pregnant women will receive advices for 12 weeks as follows: * Avoid heavy lifting. * Avoid repetitive tasks. * Sit on chairs with armrests and elevate affected hand on the armrest * Avoid sleeping on the side of the affected hand. * Keep the wrist in a neutral (straight) position. * Avoid positions of full flexion and extension. * Reduce general swelling by: * eating less salty food . * elevating legs when sitting . * wearing compression garments. * Apply cold water over the wrist.