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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Conditions

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carpal tunnel syndrome Motor Activity Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital

    Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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