Ultrasound vs. diathermy: which eases carpal tunnel better?
NCT ID NCT07545161
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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Symptom duration of at least 4 weeks * Diagnosis of mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by electromyography Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical radiculopathy * Brachial plexopathy * Thoracic outlet syndrome * Previous carpal tunnel surgery * Severe carpal tunnel syndrome * Pregnancy * Malignancy * Coagulation disorders * Cardiac pacemaker * Physical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome within the previous 6 months
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Kahramanmaraş, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)
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