Additional Effects of Shockwave Therapy Along With Median Nerve Gliding Exercises in Patient With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a widespread condition resulting from the compression of the median nerve, causing significant pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.This study decisively evaluates the impactful effects of integrating shockwave therapy (ESWT) with median nerve gliding exercises.The primary goals are to enhance median nerve function, improve hand performance, and achieve superior pain management.This will be a rigorous non-blinded randomized control trial involving two groups formed through purposive sampling .A total of 12 sessions of shockwave therapy with median nerve gliding exercises and 12 sessions of median nerve gliding exercises were performed in both groups, with three sessions each week over a four-week period. The experimental group were received shockwave therapy and median nerve gliding exercises while the control group were given physical therapy and median nerve gliding exercises.Outcomes will be measured using NCS BTCQ and NPRS. The study will take place over one year at FFH and FUCP, with ethical approval from ERC FUMC.

NCT Number	NCT07317024
Lead Sponsor	Foundation University Islamabad
Conditions	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Mobility, Hand Functions
Enrollment	26 participants
Start Date	2024-09-10
Primary Completion	2025-05-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-22