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Laser or magnets for wrist pain? study pits new therapies against standard care

NCT ID NCT07709156

Symptom relief Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at three non-surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand. Researchers compared standard physical therapy (ultrasound, exercises, and a wrist splint) with the same therapy plus either high-intensity laser or pulsed magnetic field treatment. By reviewing medical records of 48 people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, the study aims to see which approach best reduces pain and improves hand function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
conventional physical therapy, high-intensity laser therapy, or pulsed magnetic field therapy
What this could lead to
If one therapy proves superior, it could guide doctors toward a more effective non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study, so results may not apply to all patients. The findings need confirmation in larger, prospective trials.

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Study facts

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population included adult patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome who completed conservative treatment and had complete pre- and post-treatment clinical assessment records. Participants were classified according to the treatment received: conventional physical therapy, conventional physical therapy plus HILT, or conventional physical therapy plus PMFT.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) * Mild-to-moderate CTS not requiring surgical intervention * Positive Tinel's sign * Received treatment at the participating center(s) within the past five years * Complete pre-treatment and post-treatment clinical assessment records * Completion of the prescribed treatment protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Previous carpal tunnel surgery or indication for surgical intervention Incomplete medical records * Failure to complete the treatment protocol * Presence of concomitant upper extremity disorders that could affect study outcomes * Presence of neurological, orthopedic, or systemic conditions that could influence the clinical assessments

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kto Karatay University

    Konya, Karatay, 42030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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