IMS-treatment and Canalis Carpi Syndrome

NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS

Status: Completed

Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Treatments: Device: IMS of the musculus pronator teres; Device: Needle in acupuncture point Li11

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01102868

IMS1234

Details and patient eligibility

About

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to paresthesias, numbness and muscle weakness in the hand. Treatment of the condition often involves surgery.

In this study we wish to se if there is an effect of using intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to release the tension of nervus medianus in the lower arm. The study will be performed by randomization to IMS of musculus pronator teres or a control ("Scam IMS treatment" to the acupuncture point Li11). The two insertion points are approximately 1cm apart in the lower arm.

Full description

The most important outcome measure is ultra sound measured diameters for nervus medianus in the carpal tunnel

Enrollment: 75 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 67 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Canalis Carpi Syndrome verified by ultrasound and clinically
• Both genders
• Age from 18 to 67

Exclusion criteria

• Negative neurophysiology result.
• Epilepsy,
• Heart disease,
• Rheumatism
• Unstable angina pectoris,
• Metal -allergy,
• Needle- phobia,
• Infection
• Hemophilia
• Cognitive problems

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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75 participants in 2 patient groups

Needle in acupuncture point Li11

Sham Comparator group

Description:

Acupuncture needle in the acupuncture point Li11

Treatment:

Device: Needle in acupuncture point Li11

IMS of musculus pronator teres

Experimental group

Description:

Acupuncture needle in musculus pronator teres

Treatment:

Device: IMS of the musculus pronator teres