Effects of Kaltenborn and Mulligan Mobilisation in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

November 12, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Kaltenborn Versus Mulligan Mobilisation on Pain, Disability and Hand Function in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common mononeuropathy that results from the compression of median nerve in carpal tunnel, leading to entrapment neuropathy. The symptoms become aggravated during drawing, typing or playing video games. The aim of study will be to compare the effects of Kaltenborn and Mulligan mobilisation on pain, disability and hand function in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This research will adopt a Randomized Clinical Trial design. Upon approval of the synopsis, ethical clearance would be taken and necessary permissions from Ejaz Hospital Lahore. Through convenience sampling technique, 48 patients will be included which will be allocated using simple random sampling through sealed opaque enveloped into Group A and Group B. Mobilisation technique includes moving the proximal row of carpal bones either dorsally to promote wrist extension or to the palmar side to promote wrist flexion. Group A will be treated with Grade 3 Kaltenborn mobilisation. Grade 3 distraction was chosen to avoid contact between the articular surfaces and to stimulate hypoalgesic factors and Group B will be treated with Mulligan mobilisation. Outcome measures will be conducted through pain, disability and hand function questionnaire after 6 weeks. Data will be analyzed during SPSS software version 25. After assessing normality of data by Shapiro-wilk test, it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within a group or between two groups.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

48

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Recruiting
        • Ejaz Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Muhammad Nauman, MS-OMPT

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Both genders between 20 and 45 years of age
  • Individuals having localized pain, tingling and numbness in the median nerve distribution
  • Positive Tinel sign and positive Phalen's test

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any sensory and/or motor deficit in either the ulnar or radial nerve traumatic neck injury
  • Previous hand surgery or trauma or cervical radiculopathy
  • Systemic disease e.g. diabetes mellitus or thyroid disease or rheumatoid arthritis

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Kaltenborn mobilisation
Kaltenborn mobilisation along with conventional treatment.
Other: Kaltenborn mobilisation
Kaltenborn mobilisation Grade 3 along with common treatment for 3 minutes, repeated 3 sets with rest of 1 minutes, three sessions per week for four weeks. Conventional treatment comprises a hot pack for 10 minutes, SWD for 5 minutes, and nerve and tendon gliding exercises.
Active Comparator: Mulligan mobilisation
Mulligan mobilisation along with conventional treatment.
Other: Mulligan mobilisation
Mulligan mobilisation with 10 repetitions with 3 sets and three sessions per week for four weeks. Conventional treatment comprises a hot pack for 10 minutes, SWD for 5 minutes, and nerve and tendon gliding exercises

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Changes from baseline, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is the most commonly used scale in which the pain rate ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). The NPRS has validity of 0.86 to 0.95 and reliability of 0.96.
4 weeks
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Questionnaire used to assess functional status and symptom severity. There are two subscales in BCTQ. The Functional Status Scale evaluates hand function, whereas the Symptom Severity Scale (SSS) provides PRO data on the degree of symptoms. Eleven items make up the Symptom Severity scale, which rates symptoms related to pain, paresthesia, numbness, weakness, and grasping trouble. Eight items make up the Functional Status Scale (FSS), which evaluates functional deficiencies. Form 1 (no symptoms/difficulties) to 5 (worst symptoms/cannot do the task at all) each item is graded.(20). In BCQT, SSS has reliability 0.89 and FSS has 0.93.
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ali Raza, MS-OMPT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 4, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 7, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 7, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 12, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 12, 2024

First Posted (Estimated)

November 13, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

November 13, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 12, 2024

Last Verified

November 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/24/0129

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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