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The Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education for Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of Pain Neuroscience Education applied in the treatment of mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The main question it aims to answer is: Does PNE have a therapeutic effect on carpal tunnel syndrome in clinical and ultrasonographic terms? Researchers will compare whether PNE creates a synergistic effect alongside home based exercise programs and splint application in mild to moderate CTS, and will objectively demonstrate potential benefits such as relief from pain and numbness.
Official title: The Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education for Patients With Mild to Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2025-12-29
Completion Date
2026-08-17
Last Updated
2026-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Stretching the transverse carpal ligament helps correct imbalance and provides more space for the median nerve, supporting nerve mobility. Stretching also balances flexor and extensor muscles, reduces tension, and supports overall hand health. Nerve gliding exercises, similar to stretching, aim to restore nerve mobility and reduce symptoms.
Pain neuroscience education
PNE is an educational intervention aiming to alter a patient's beliefs and cognitions regarding their pain experience. The main contents addressed in the educational session were: neurophysiological aspects of pain, biopsychosocial aspects of pain, concept of peripheral and central sensitization, using audio-visual support, examples and metaphors for a better understanding by the patient, as reported in previous studies.
Locations (1)
Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Karaman, Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye)