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NCT00803257 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Lumbrical Stretching on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 124
- Enrollment target
NCT00803257 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 124 participants.
The verdict
NCT00803257, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 124 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Symptoms of CTS occur when any condition decreases the size of the carpal canal or increases the volume of the structures within the carpal canal, compressing the median nerve. One cause of the symptoms of CTS is the incursion of the lumbrical muscles of the hand into the carpal canal. Individuals with CTS tend to have tight lumbrical muscles which increase this incursion, thereby increasing CTS symptoms. An intervention designed to reduce the incursion of the lumbrical muscles should have an effect on the symptoms of CTS. The purpose of this study is to systematically examine the effect of an intensive lumbrical muscle intervention, splinting to prevent lumbrical muscle incursion and lumbrical muscle exercises, on the symptoms of CTS. This project will be a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a home program targeting the lumbrical muscles. One hundred and twenty subjects will be assigned to one of 4 groups: Group 1 will receive a home program of lumbrical muscle stretches combined with a lumbrical positioning splint; Group 2 will receive a home program of lumbrical muscle stretches combined with a night wrist cock-up splint; Group 3 will receive a home program of general stretches combined with a lumbrical positioning splint; and Group 4 will receive a home program of general stretches combined with a night wrist cock-up splint. After 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months the groups will be compared to determine if there is a significant reduction in symptoms between the groups.
Interventions
- OTHER Lumbrical splint and Lumbrical exercises
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 124 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00803257
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00803257 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 124 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Lumbrical splint and Lumbrical exercises is the first listed.
NCT00803257 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00803257 about?
NCT00803257 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Lumbrical Stretching on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome". Symptoms of CTS occur when any condition decreases the size of the carpal canal or increases the volume of the structures within the carpal canal, compressing the median nerve. One cause of the symptoms of CTS is the incursion of the lumbrical muscles of the hand into the carpal canal. Individuals w...
What is the current status of trial NCT00803257?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 124 participants. The study started on 2008-03. Estimated completion is 2011-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00803257?
The interventions under investigation include: Lumbrical splint and Lumbrical exercises (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00803257?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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