Pulsed US Versus SWD in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome NCT07545161
Summary
NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registered NCT07545161, a randomized controlled trial beginning April 22, 2026, comparing pulsed therapeutic ultrasound to pulsed shortwave diathermy as adjunct treatments for mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. All participants receive standard conservative treatment (wrist splint and nerve/tendon gliding exercises) for three weeks, with additional randomization to one of two physical therapy modalities. Researchers will measure symptom severity, pain levels, grip strength, and median nerve cross-sectional area at baseline, one month, and three months.
“The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two physical therapy treatments in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).”
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NCT07545161 has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov as a randomized controlled trial comparing pulsed therapeutic ultrasound (US) to pulsed shortwave diathermy (SWD) in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants receive standard conservative treatment plus randomization to one of two physical therapy interventions. The primary outcome is median nerve cross-sectional area at 3 months; secondary outcomes include symptom severity, pain levels, and grip strength.
Healthcare providers and clinical investigators conducting physical therapy research may reference this trial as a model for CTS intervention study design. The registration establishes the trial protocol, eligibility criteria, and outcome measures for public transparency and potential recruitment purposes.
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Pulsed US Versus SWD in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
N/A NCT07545161 Kind: NA Apr 22, 2026
Abstract
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two physical therapy treatments in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.
The main question this study aims to answer is:
Does pulsed ultrasound or pulsed shortwave diathermy lead to greater improvement in symptoms and nerve swelling when added to standard treatment?
All participants will receive standard conservative treatment, including a wrist splint and nerve and tendon gliding exercises for three weeks. In addition, participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the following treatments:
Pulsed therapeutic ultrasound (US) Pulsed shortwave diathermy (SWD) Researchers will measure changes in hand symptoms, pain levels, grip strength, and the size of the median nerve using ultrasound imaging. Assessments will be performed before treatment, and at 1 month and 3 months after treatment.
The primary outcome of the study is the change in median nerve cross-sectional area at 3 months.
Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Physical Therapy Modalities, Ultrasound Therapy, Shortwave Diathermy
Interventions: Pulsed Therapeutic Ultrasound, Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy
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