Mud vs. wax: which soothes carpal tunnel pain best?
NCT ID NCT06986668
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether warm paraffin wax baths or mud therapy (peloidotherapy) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Ninety adults will be split into three groups: one gets mud plus home exercises, another gets wax plus exercises, and the third gets only exercises. Researchers will check results after three weeks and again at three months.
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Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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