Comparative Efficacy of Neuromobilization, Tendon Gliding Exercises, and Combined Techniques in Mild to Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Combined Intervention Group, Neuromobilization Group, Tendon Gliding Exercise Group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: CTS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Basic parameters: 18 years — 45 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
- Pakistan
- 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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Official title
Comparative Efficacy of Neuromobilization Techniques, Tendon Gliding Exercises, and Combined Techniques in the Management of Mild to Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
focuses on the comparative efficacy of Neuromobilization techniques, tendon gliding exercises, and their combined application in the management of mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome through a randomized controlled trial (RCT)
Detailed description
Aims to provide valuable evidence regarding the comparative and combined effects of Neuromobilization and tendon gliding exercises in managing mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The findings may help physiotherapists develop optimized treatment strategies for improving pain, hand function, and quality of life among CTS patients.
Interventions
- Other Combined Intervention Group
will receive a combination of Neuromobilization techniques and tendon gliding exercises - Other Neuromobilization Group
will receive Neuromobilization techniques targeting the median nerve. - Other Tendon Gliding Exercise Group
will receive tendon Gliding exercises targeting the median nerve
Primary outcome measures
- Pain Intensity [Time frame: baseline, 3rd week, and 8th week.]
- Functional Status and Symptom Severity [Time frame: baseline, 3rd week, and 8th week]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- • Symptoms of CTS (pain, paresthesia in the area of hand innervated by the median nerve)
- First and Second Trimester Pregnant women.
- Mild to Moderate CTS patients.
- Individuals experiencing wrist pain for a duration of at least 6-8 weeks without a history of trauma or specific diagnosis (e.g., fracture, arthritis).
- Pain rated between 3 and 5 on (NPRS).
- Present neurological disorders (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical radiculopathy).
- No prior physical therapy treatment for wrist pain in the last 3-6 months
Exclusion criteria
- • History of traumatic injury, fracture, or surgery to the wrist or hand.
- Diagnosis of systemic diseases affecting the wrist (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or diabetes-related neuropathy).
- Any skin condition or infection around the wrist that would contraindicate physical therapy.
- Third Trimester Pregnant women
- Individuals with serious cardiovascular or metabolic disorders.
- patients currently undergoing other treatments specifically targeting CTS (e.g., steroid injections)
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
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Dr. Akbar Niazi teaching Hospital — Islamabad
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07653789 · IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/01/221