Could a gentle vibration treatment ease carpal tunnel pain?
NCT ID NCT07660913
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study investigates whether matrix rhythm therapy, a device that delivers gentle vibrations to the hand and arm, can reduce symptom severity and improve hand function in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants receive either active or sham therapy twice a week for six weeks, alongside standard care. The trial measures changes in symptoms, grip strength, and quality of life over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Matrix rhythm therapy (device-based vibration treatment)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this therapy could offer a non-surgical, drug-free option to ease pain and numbness and improve hand function in carpal tunnel syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 84 participants. The sham device mimics vibration, so any benefit may be due to a placebo effect. Results may not apply to severe cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Bakircay University
RECRUITINGIzmir, 35665, Turkey (Türkiye)
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