Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:30 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:30 AM
NCT ID:
NCT02706418
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years or above.
* Pain paraesthesia and/or hypoesthesia in the hand, in the area innervated by the median nerve.
* Participants must have a clinical diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
* Participant must be able to comply with the study procedures.
* Participant must have attended the Medway Maritime Hospital (Kent), for assessment of the present condition.
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Participant must not be contra-indicated for the receipt of massage.
* Participants must be able to speak and read English fluently.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants who are receiving any additional treatment for their carpal tunnel pain that is not part of standard care (topical pain relief, bracing).
* Participants that have had any surgery on the anatomical sites relevant to the condition and/or treatment (neck, shoulder, arm, wrist, hand).
* Participants that have any suggestion of an additional condition related to carpal tunnel pain (i.e. previous trauma, pregnancy, etc).
* Planning to undertake any activities or lifestyle changes which may affect their levels of carpal tunnel pain (e.g. changing/ceasing occupation, alternative symptom therapy, adopting/ceasing a hobby).
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Study:
NCT02706418
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02706418