Warm wax soaks show promise for carpal tunnel relief
NCT ID NCT07260448
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether dipping the hand and forearm in warm paraffin wax for 20 minutes can immediately reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Twenty-four adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to either the wax treatment or rest. Researchers will measure stiffness with a device and ask about pain levels before and after the session.
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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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About 24 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome. * Age between 18 and 65 years. * Apparently healthy, without a known chronic systemic disease (other than CTS). * No history of other chronic musculoskeletal or neurological disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery on the affected wrist or hand. * Systemic conditions affecting nerve function (e.g., diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease) * Cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension.
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Locations
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Erzurum Şehir Hastanesi
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
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