DFDA

Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy

Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Typical Dosage: Varies based on program; includes nerve gliding, stretching, strengthening, manual therapy

Effectiveness
65%
Safety Score
95%
Clinical Trials
2
Participants
8K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
95
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Varies based on program; includes nerve gliding, stretching, strengthening, manual therapy
Time to Effect
3-6 weeks
Treatment Duration
Typically 6-12 weeks, 2-3 sessions per week
Evidence Quality
MODERATE
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
7(Treat 7 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
70%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$1,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$1,000
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOOD
QALYs Gained
0.1
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$1,538
Cost per Remission
$5,000
Comparison vs Wrist Splinting
Cost Difference
+$800/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
+0.02 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy Outcomes

for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+65%
Response Rate
+65%
Remission Rate
+20%
Common Side Effects
Temporary discomfort
+7%

Sources:

nih.gov
unirioja.es
jospt.org

WARNING: LIMITED TRIALS AVAILABLE

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Active Clinical Trials
1 active trial recruiting for Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Pilot Study Evaluating the Elasticity and Shear Wave Modulus (Stiffness) of the Median Nerve in Patients With Mild to Moderate Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Receiving OMT and Conservative Therapy

NCT06150443RECRUITINGNA
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36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Dayton, United States
Started: Feb 26, 2024
Completed Clinical Trials
1 completed trial for Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Functional Recovery and Pain Reduction Post-hydrodissection vs Rehabilitation in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Hydrocarpal)

NCT06590129COMPLETEDNA
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50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Mérida, Mexico
Started: Aug 1, 2023