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N/ACompleted· 25 enrolled
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8 sessions of electroacupuncture to the upper limb with carpal tunnel syndromeprocedure
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Efficacy of Electroacupuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a Clinical, Electrophysiologic and Ultrasonographic Study

Aretaieion University Hospital·interventional·Posted Oct 26, 2020·Updated Feb 1, 2022

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating 8 sessions of electroacupuncture to the upper limb with carpal tunnel syndrome for Carpal Tunnel and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

The aim of this clinical study is to assess the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in reducing the severity of symptoms, in improving limb function, in improving the aesthetic and motor conduction of the median nerve and in reducing its cross-sectional area at the inlet of the carpal tunnel in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. All upper extremities diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome will be treated with electroacupuncture for 8 sessions. Clinical, electrophysiological and ultrasonography outcome measures will be evaluated before and after the intervention, to assess the result.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsCarpal Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pain, Pain Syndrome, Pain Syndrome Myofascial
CountriesGreece
CollaboratorsUniversity of West Attica, Lilian Voudouri Foundation

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedOct 26, 2020
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2020
Primary CompletionDec 31, 2021
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.5 yearsPosted 5.7 years ago

Interventions

8 sessions of electroacupuncture to the upper limb with carpal tunnel syndromeprocedure

All participants will accept 8 sessions of electroacupuncture, 2 days a week for 1 month by experienced physicians. Acupuncture sterile disposable needles 0,25x 0,25 mm will be inserted for 20 minutes at specific acupuncture points to all patients. Electrical stimulation will be applied at specific acupuncture points for 20 minutes.