Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Following Hand Flexor Tendon Repair
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Laser acupuncture, Traditional Therapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Laser Acupuncture, Flexor Tendon Repair, Hand Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Basic parameters: 20 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of laser acupuncture in alleviating CTS symptoms following flexor tendon repair in the hand.
Detailed description
This study holds significant importance for clinical practice, patient care, and research.
* Clinical Practice: It provides a potential framework for physical therapists to design targeted and effective interventions for laser acupuncture on CTS following flexor tendon repair in the hand. * Patient Care: Improved rehabilitation outcomes can enhance patients' physical functionality, independence, and overall quality of life, addressing a critical gap in post-operative complications. * Research Advancement: By contributing to the limited body of literature on laser acupuncture in this context, the study can stimulate further research and innovation in carpal tunnel syndrome following hand flexor tendon repair.
Interventions
- Device Laser acupuncture
Laser acupuncture is a modern, non-invasive approach to acupuncture that uses low-level laser therapy (LLLT) instead of traditional needles to stimulate acupuncture points. This technique combines the principles of traditional Chinese medicine with modern technology to provide pain relief and promote healing (Chon et al., 2019). * Device: UNIPHY PHYACTION 740, made in EEC device. * Laser type: Gallium aluminum arsenide laser. * Wavelength: 808 nm. * Power Output: 200 mW. * Dose/energy density: - Other Traditional Therapy
* Splinting/Bracing: Patients in the two groups will advised to wear a static wrist splint locked at 0\_ wrist flexion for at least 8 h at night throughout the entire length of the study as the primary management which reduce pressure on the median nerve. * Physical Therapy: Engaging in specific exercises, such as nerve glide exercises and wrist stretches, can improve mobility and reduce symptoms. These exercises aim to restore normal movement of the median nerve and alleviate compression
Primary outcome measures
- Symptom Relief: [Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- - Grip Strength: [Time frame: Measured at baseline and at the end of the intervention (8 weeks).]
- - Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV): [Time frame: baseline and 8 weeks.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 20-40 years who have undergone flexor tendon repair surgery.
- Patients who have undergone primary or secondary repair of flexor tendons in the hand at zone 4 (zone of carpal tunnel as it often be complicated by postoperative adhesions due to close quarters and synovial sheath of the carpal tunnel) (Fulchignoni C et al., 2020).
- Surgery occurred within a specific timeframe, often within 6-12 weeks prior to inclusion (Peters SE, Jha B, Ross M., 2021).
- Patient have clinical and electro diagnostic evidence of CTS.
- All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Pre-existing neurological disorders.
- Systemic illnesses affecting nerve function (e.g., diabetes).
- Contraindications to laser therapy.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Active infections or open wounds in the hand or wrist.
- Previous history of carpal tunnel release surgery or received an injection of steroid for CTS.
- Previous history of brachial plexus injury or median nerve injury.
- Other severe neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
- Epilepsy or any psychological disorders.
- Cancer.
- Spots over the treated points.
- Pacemaker or implanted devices.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Learning Hospitals Al Kaser Al Ayni Hospitals — Cairo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07014774 · Mahmoud-005745 · Internal2025-Tendon