Carpal Tunnel SyndromeNCT05354011
Effects of Kinesiotaping With and Without Active Release Technique in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A study testing Kinesiotape and Active Release Technique in people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to compare the effects of Kinesiotaping and Active Release Technique in patients with CTS to see which method is better for improving Pain, Grip Strength, Range of Motion and functional disability. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotape and Active Release Technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2022to 15 Oct 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients having symptoms for less than 1 year.
- Age above 18 years.
- Patients having positive Tinel and Phalen test.
- Pain in the median nerve distribution with minimum score of 3 on NPRS. Ability to read and understand the study instructions and written consent form
Who cannot join
- Having any secondary entrapment neuropathy like diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, and hypothyroidism.
- Pregnancy Skin infection on the forearm, cervical radiculopathy or polyneuropathy.
- Previous history of Carpal Tunnel Decompression Surgery.
- Corticosteroid injection into the Carpal Tunnel.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ittefaq Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 38000
Nosheen Manzoor, 03236877879, Nosheenmanzoor_444@yahoo.com
Janisar Zainab, MS-OMPT
About this study
Official title: Effects of Kinesiotaping With and Without Active Release Technique on Pain, Grip Strength, Functional Disability and Range of Motion in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The goal of this study is to compare the effects of Kinesiotaping and Active Release Technique in patients with CTS to see which method is better for improving Pain, Grip Strength, Range of Motion and functional disability.
Read the detailed description
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common nerve entrapment condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and wrist. People suffering from CTS complain of pain, decreased ROM, loss of grip strength and in severe cases, disability. This happens when there is an increased pressure within the wrist on a nerve called "Median Nerve". This nerve provides sensations to the thumb, index, middle and half of the ring finger. People who are most susceptible to CTS are computer/keyboard workers. High force, extreme wrist motions, vibrations are causes. Other factors like genetics and pregnancy can also cause CTS. There are a lot of treatment options for CTS such as use of orthotics, steroidal injections, surgery and physical therapy. The aim of this study will be to determine the effects of kinesiotaping with and without active release technique on pain, grip strength, functional disability and range of motion in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Being tested
- Kinesiotape, Active Release Technique
- Keywords
- CTS, Wrist pain, Disability, Kinesiotaping, Active Release Technique
- Medical subject headings
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KinesiotapeOther
Tape with a width of 5 cm and a thickness of 0.5 mm will be utilized. Kinesio Tex I Strip is estimated from elbow to fingertips and cut. It will be collapsed roughly two squares from the end and cut into two triangles on the overlay. The third and fourth fingers are fallen through openings and Kinesio Tex is applied on the dorsum of the hand with no strain. The situation of elbow extension, wrist extension, and radial deviation is given, and Kinesio Tex will be applied from hand to medial epicondyle with 15%-25% tension and end at medial epicondyle with no strain
Active Release TechniqueOther
This group will receive Kinesiotaping with the same method along with Active release technique will be performed on group 2. We will apply profound tension at the region of tenderness while the patient is told to effectively move the injury site from a shortened to lengthened position. The setting of a contact point close to the injury and making the patient move in a way that creates a longitudinal sliding movement of delicate tissues e.g. nerves, ligaments and muscles underneath the contact point.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotaping | Experimental | Kinesiotape will be applied toward the start of the week, to remain on for 5 days with a multi day rest for an aggregate of about a month. Receives: Other: Kinesiotape |
| Active Release Technique | Experimental | kinesiotaping and active release technique will be applied 3 times a week for 2 week Receives: Other: Active Release Technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
NPRS
The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain)
Measured: 3 months
hand dynamometer
A hand dynamometer is an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric grip force (hand grip strength). Some versions use hydraulics to measure the force while others use electronic load cells. Once the grip position is adjusted, the user holds the handle and squeezes the handle
Measured: 3 months
Boston CTS Questionnaire
The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) is a disease-specific measure of selfreported symptom severity and functional status. It is frequently used in the reporting of outcomes from trials into interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2022
- Study start15 Apr 2022
- Primary completion15 Aug 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Oct 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Nosheen Manzoor, MS, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05354011
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/Lhr/22/0111 Janisar
- Status last verified
- Apr 2022
- First submitted
- 26 Apr 2022
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Zainab J, Manzoor N, Bashir MS, Noor R, Ikram M. Effects of kinesio taping with and without active release technique in carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Surg Rehabil. 2024 Feb;43(1):101633. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2024.101633. Epub 2024 Jan 6.
PubMed 38190964
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Kinesiotaping With and Without Active Release Technique on Pain, Grip Strength, Functional Disability and Range of Motion in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05354011
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/Lhr/22/0111 Janisar
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Keywords
- CTS, Wrist pain, Disability, Kinesiotaping, Active Release Technique
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Oct 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this study is to compare the effects of Kinesiotaping and Active Release Technique in patients with CTS to see which method is better for improving Pain, Grip Strength, Range of Motion and functional disability.
Detailed description
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common nerve entrapment condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and wrist. People suffering from CTS complain of pain, decreased ROM, loss of grip strength and in severe cases, disability. This happens when there is an increased pressure within the wrist on a nerve called "Median Nerve". This nerve provides sensations to the thumb, index, middle and half of the ring finger. People who are most susceptible to CTS are computer/keyboard workers. High force, extreme wrist motions, vibrations are causes. Other factors like genetics and pregnancy can also cause CTS. There are a lot of treatment options for CTS such as use of orthotics, steroidal injections, surgery and physical therapy. The aim of this study will be to determine the effects of kinesiotaping with and without active release technique on pain, grip strength, functional disability and range of motion in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotaping | Experimental | Other: KinesiotapeKinesiotape will be applied toward the start of the week, to remain on for 5 days with a multi day rest for an aggregate of about a month. |
| Active Release Technique | Experimental | Other: Active Release Techniquekinesiotaping and active release technique will be applied 3 times a week for 2 week |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients having symptoms for less than 1 year.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having any secondary entrapment neuropathy like diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, and hypothyroidism.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| KinesiotapeTape with a width of 5 cm and a thickness of 0.5 mm will be utilized. Kinesio Tex I Strip is estimated from elbow to fingertips and cut. It will be collapsed roughly two squares from the end and cut into two triangles on the overlay. The third and fourth fingers are fallen through openings and Kinesio Tex is applied on the dorsum of the hand with no strain. The situation of elbow extension, wrist extension, and radial deviation is given, and Kinesio Tex will be applied from hand to medial epicondyle with 15%-25% tension and end at medial epicondyle with no strain | Other | Kinesiotaping |
| Active Release TechniqueThis group will receive Kinesiotaping with the same method along with Active release technique will be performed on group 2. We will apply profound tension at the region of tenderness while the patient is told to effectively move the injury site from a shortened to lengthened position. The setting of a contact point close to the injury and making the patient move in a way that creates a longitudinal sliding movement of delicate tissues e.g. nerves, ligaments and muscles underneath the contact point. | Other | Active Release Technique |
Primary outcome
NPRS
Time frame: 3 months
The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain)
hand dynamometer
Time frame: 3 months
A hand dynamometer is an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric grip force (hand grip strength). Some versions use hydraulics to measure the force while others use electronic load cells. Once the grip position is adjusted, the user holds the handle and squeezes the handle
Boston CTS Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) is a disease-specific measure of selfreported symptom severity and functional status. It is frequently used in the reporting of outcomes from trials into interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Apr 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38190964Zainab J, Manzoor N, Bashir MS, Noor R, Ikram M. Effects of kinesio taping with and without active release technique in carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Surg Rehabil. 2024 Feb;43(1):101633. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2024.101633. Epub 2024 Jan 6.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nosheen Manzoor, MS principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesiotape and Active Release Technique in people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact NOSHEEN MANZOOR (03236877879, nosheen.manzoor@riphahfsd.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
NPRS (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05354011, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2022.