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Efficacy of Paraffin Bath and Peloidotherapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Summary
Patients diagnosed with mild and moderate idiopathic CTS will be randomly divided into three groups. Patients who received 15 sessions of peloid therapy along with a home exercise program will constitute the first group. The second group will consist of patients who receive 15 sessions of paraffin bath and a home exercise program. Patients who were given only a home exercise program will be included in the third group. "Patients will be evaluated in detail in terms of clinical examination and outcomes three weeks after the end of treatment and again at three months.
Official title: Comparison of the Efficacy of Paraffin Bath and Peloidotherapy in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-05-25
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Peloidotherapy
Peloidotherapy stands out among superficial heating physical therapy modalities with its mineral and natural origin.
paraffin bath
It is an effective treatment for the treatment of patients' hands, arms and feet by applying the brushing method to different body parts, relieving pain and improving function, thus providing freedom of life.
home exersize
Flexor tendon gliding exercises, median nerve gliding exercises, and isometric wrist strengthening exercises will be given as exercises.
Locations (1)
Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)