Simple stretches may ease carpal tunnel pain
NCT ID NCT06519058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a special self-stretching technique to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 36 adults with stage I or II carpal tunnel took part. One group did the self-stretching plus usual therapy, while the other group did only usual therapy for 6 weeks. The results will show if the extra stretching makes a meaningful difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed CTS, stage I/II (EMG-confirmed). Age 30-60 years. Both genders. Dominant hand (unilateral/bilateral). English literate. Exclusion Criteria: Polyneuropathy. Adaptive equipment use. Shoulder pathologies. Other neurological/musculoskeletal conditions. Recent carpal tunnel release (\<1 year).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Awh special college
Calicut, India