Ultrasound vs. diathermy: which eases carpal tunnel better?

NCT ID NCT07545161

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two physical therapy methods—pulsed ultrasound and pulsed shortwave diathermy—in 40 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. All participants wore a wrist splint and did exercises for three weeks, plus one of the two treatments. Researchers measured hand symptoms, pain, grip strength, and nerve swelling before treatment and at 1 and 3 months after.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome Fever

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES SHORTWAVE DIATHERMY ULTRASOUND THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Kahramanmaraş, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

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