Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel SyndromeNCT06519058
Effectiveness of Self-Myofascial Stretching on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A study testing self-myofascial stretching and conventional physical therapy in people with Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, run by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
Background/Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a median mononeuropathy from nerve compression in the wrist's carpal tunnel, will be studied to compare self-myofascial carpal ligament stretching plus conventional physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for pain reduction and function improvement in stage… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- self-myofascial stretching and conventional physical therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2023to 29 May 2024
- 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 30 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed CTS, stage I/II (EMG-confirmed).
- Age 30-60 years.
- Both genders.
- Dominant hand (unilateral/bilateral).
- English literate.
Who cannot join
- Polyneuropathy.
- Adaptive equipment use.
- Shoulder pathologies.
- Other neurological/musculoskeletal conditions.
- Recent carpal tunnel release (<1 year).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Carpal Ligament Self-Myofascial Stretching Over Conventional Physical Therapy on Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Background/Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a median mononeuropathy from nerve compression in the wrist's carpal tunnel, will be studied to compare self-myofascial carpal ligament stretching plus conventional physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for pain reduction and function improvement in stage I/II CTS patients.
Methods: Thirty-six eligible stage I/II CTS patients will be randomized (18/group). The experimental group will receive self-myofascial stretching + conventional therapy; controls will get conventional therapy only. Treatment will last 6 weeks; outcomes will be assessed via Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale.
- Being tested
- self-myofascial stretching, conventional physical therapy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
self-myofascial stretchingOther
self-myofascial stretching exercise
conventional physical therapyOther
conventional physical therapy treatment, including exercises
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| self-myofascial stretching group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: self-myofascial stretching |
| conventional physical therapy group | Sham comparator | Not described Receives: Other: conventional physical therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
Used to assess the function of carpals
Measured: 6 weeks
Visual Analogue Scale
Involves asking participants to rate their current level of pain on a scale from 0= No pain to 10= maximum pain is felt.
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jul 2024
- Study start1 Dec 2023
- Primary completion4 Feb 2024
- Study completion29 May 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Shibili Nuhmani, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
- Investigators
- Shibili Nuhmani, PhD, Principal investigator, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06519058
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- (AWH/EC/01/2022)
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Jun 2024
- Last updated
- 17 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Carpal Ligament Self-Myofascial Stretching Over Conventional Physical Therapy on Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06519058
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- (AWH/EC/01/2022)
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 29 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Jul 2024 (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.
Background/Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a median mononeuropathy from nerve compression in the wrist's carpal tunnel, will be studied to compare self-myofascial carpal ligament stretching plus conventional physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for pain reduction and function improvement in stage I/II CTS patients.
Methods: Thirty-six eligible stage I/II CTS patients will be randomized (18/group). The experimental group will receive self-myofascial stretching + conventional therapy; controls will get conventional therapy only. Treatment will last 6 weeks; outcomes will be assessed via Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| self-myofascial stretching group | Experimental | Other: self-myofascial stretching |
| conventional physical therapy group | Sham comparator | Other: conventional physical therapy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Diagnosed CTS, stage I/II (EMG-confirmed).
- Age 30-60 years.
- Both genders.
- Dominant hand (unilateral/bilateral).
- English literate.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Polyneuropathy.
- Adaptive equipment use.
- Shoulder pathologies.
- Other neurological/musculoskeletal conditions.
- Recent carpal tunnel release (<1 year).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| self-myofascial stretchingself-myofascial stretching exercise | Other | self-myofascial stretching group |
| conventional physical therapyconventional physical therapy treatment, including exercises | Other | conventional physical therapy group |
Primary outcome
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
Time frame: 6 weeks
Used to assess the function of carpals
Visual Analogue Scale
Time frame: 6 weeks
Involves asking participants to rate their current level of pain on a scale from 0= No pain to 10= maximum pain is felt.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Dec 2025.
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.
Shibili Nuhmani, PhD principal investigator
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal 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 self-myofascial stretching and conventional physical therapy in people with Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, run by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University at 1 site in India.
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 5 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Dec 2025. 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 India. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 17 Dec 2025.