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

NCT07260448 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2025-12-03

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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.

Conditions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Muscle Stiffness

Interventions

OTHER

Paraffin Wax Therapy

Participants in the experimental arm receive paraffin wax therapy to the affected hand and forearm. Melted paraffin is maintained at approximately 42-44 °C. Using a brush-on technique, 10 consecutive layers of wax are applied, and the limb is then covered with a plastic glove and towel to retain heat. The participant remains seated with the forearm supported in a relaxed position for 20 minutes. Muscle stiffness (MyotonPro) and pain are measured immediately before and within 5 minutes after the session.

OTHER

Rest Period (No Treatment)

Participants in the control arm rest quietly for 20 minutes in a comfortable seated or supine position with the forearm supported. No thermal, manual or exercise-based treatment is provided during this period. Muscle stiffness (MyotonPro) and pain are measured immediately before and within 5 minutes after the rest period, using the same procedures and time points as in the experimental arm.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Amasya University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Bangor University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Erzurum Technical University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-25
Primary Completion
2025-12-05
Completion
2025-12-06

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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