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Compare the Effect of Radiofrequency (TECAR) and Ultrasound on Sensation, Hand Dexterity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology
Summary
The purpose of the current study is to: Compare the effect of radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy and ultrasound on sensation, manual dexterity, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The study also correlates sensation, hand dexterity, and quality of life in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Official title: Radiofrequency Versus Ultrasound on Sensation, Hand Dexterity and Quality of Life in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Radiofrequency
Radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy is a non-invasive, non-ablative treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to generate endogenous heat, promoting increased blood flow and tissue healing in both superficial and deep tissues. With a long wavelength and low frequency (300 KHz to 1 MHz), it can penetrate deeply into muscles, tendons, and bones, making it suitable even in acute conditions. TECAR operates in two modes: capacitive (targeting soft tissues rich in electrolytes) and resistive (targeting high-resistance tissues like bones and tendons). Transfer energy capacitive and resistive therapy promotes natural body repair by reducing motor recovery time. It uses diathermia with electromagnetic energy to raise tissue temperature, causing ion flow and micro-hyperemia. This process releases pain-relieving substances, enhances blood flow, boosts immune defenses, and stimulates tissue regeneration.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
The ultrasonic waves enhance healing by augmenting local vascularity and improving several features, including energy absorption capacity. maximum tensile rupture resistance, enhanced collagen synthesis, fibroblast proliferation, release of growth factors induced by mast cell degranulation, and better platelet and macrophage responsiveness, anticipating the proliferative and remodeling phases. Continuous ultrasound at 1 MHz, possessing a half-value depth of roughly 2.3 cm, is commonly employed for the treatment of deep tissues situated between 2.3 and 5 cm in depth
Locations (1)
Faculty of Physical Therapy Delta University
Gamasa, Egypt