Clinical Trial

Immediate Effects of Paraffin Wax Therapy on Forearm and Hand Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Study acronym: Paraffin-CTS
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Record status
This record was last updated December 3, 2025 (before its estimated December 5, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the immediate effects of paraffin wax therapy on muscle stiffness and pain among patients diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The intervention involves immersing the hand and forearm in paraffin wax at 42-44 °C for 20 minutes. Stiffness will be measured using the MyotonPro device, and pain will be evaluated using standard visual scales.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07260448
Lead Sponsor Erzurum Technical University
Collaborators: Amasya University, Bangor University
Conditions Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Muscle Stiffness
Enrollment 24 participants
Start Date 2025-11-25
Primary Completion 2025-12-05 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-03