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CTSRussian Current on Grip Strength After Carpal Tunnel Release

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What is being tested

russian current

+ selected physical therapy program

Other
Who is being recruted

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome+7

+ Nerve Compression Syndromes

+ Nervous System Diseases

From 25 to 35 Years
+9 Eligibility Criteria
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Interventional
Study Start: September 2025
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Summary

Principal SponsorCairo University
Study ContactNawal ahmed, master
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Study start date: September 15, 2025

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where a nerve in the wrist gets compressed, causing symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand. It is particularly common in women and can be caused by factors like injury, pregnancy, or repetitive wrist movements. This study looks at how Russian current, a type of electrical stimulation, can help improve hand grip strength and function after surgery for CTS. Although this electrical stimulation technique is known to be effective and less painful, its impact specifically on hand strength and function after carpal tunnel surgery has not been extensively studied. This research is important because it might offer a new way to enhance recovery for those undergoing surgery for CTS. In this study, participants who have undergone carpal tunnel release surgery will receive treatment using Russian current. This involves applying electrical stimulation to the muscles, which is known to help improve muscle strength. The study aims to measure changes in the participants' hand grip strength and how well they can use their hands after the treatment. By evaluating these aspects, researchers hope to determine the effectiveness of Russian current as a treatment method for improving recovery from carpal tunnel surgery. The study does not detail specific risks or benefits, but the use of electrical stimulation is generally considered to be well-tolerated and less painful compared to other methods.

Official TitleEffect of Russian Current on Hand Grip Strength and Functional Outcome After Carpal Tunnel Release
NCT07166029
Principal SponsorCairo University
Study ContactNawal ahmed, master
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Protocol

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Design Details

52 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.



Eligibility

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Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 25 to 35 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeNerve Compression SyndromesNervous System DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesCumulative Trauma DisordersSprains and StrainsWounds and InjuriesMononeuropathiesMedian Neuropathy

Criteria

4 inclusion criteria required to participate
Fifty-two patients with hand muscles weakness post operative carpal tunnel release ,due to severe carpal tunnel syndrome .

Patient's age will range from 25 to 35 years.

Patient's body mass index (BMI) will be less than 30kg/m2.

Presence of wrist pain associated with hand grip weakness.

5 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Patients with a history of fractures and dislocations in the hand and wrist.

Patients with hand deformities and edematous hands.

Patients with any other musculoskeletal or neurological disorders in the hand.

Patients with cervical radiculopathy.

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Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group 

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental
26 patients will receive Russian current plus a selected physical therapy program three times a week for four weeks.

Group II

Active Comparator
26 patients will receive a selected physical therapy program alone three times a week for four weeks.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

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