Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effect of Acupressure on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Eligibility:

FEMALE

20-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of acupressure on carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.

Detailed Description

The pregnant women are more prone to develop carpal tunnel syndrome because they retain more fluid during the later stages of their pregnancies. The more fluid retained , the more swelling occurs , sq...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pregnant women who are clinically diagnosed as having carpal tunnel syndrome .
  • Their age will be ranged from 20 to 35years old.
  • Their body mass index will not exceed 30kg/m2.
  • All of them are in their 3rd trimester of pregnancy.(28-40weeks)
  • All of them suffer from mild and moderate CTS.
  • Degree of carpal tunnel pain will be 2 or more on Visual Analogue scale.

Exclusion

  • Dermatological abnormalities in the skin of acupionts.
  • Internal fixation at the area of acupressure application.
  • Smokers .
  • Metabolic diseases such as Diabetes mellitus.
  • Females who had history of fracture or trauma to the hand .

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06555926

Start Date

August 1 2024

End Date

December 1 2024

Last Update

August 15 2024

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