RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07660913

Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy on Symptom Severity and Function in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Assessor-Blinded Trial

Sponsor

Izmir Bakircay University

Enrollment

84 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

carpal tunnel syndrome

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of matrix rhythm therapy, applied in addition to conventional treatment, on symptom severity, function, grip and pinch strength, and quality of life in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Conservative Physiotherapy, a medical device called Matrix Rhythm Therapy, and others for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 60 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICEMatrix Rhythm Therapy

Active matrix rhythm therapy applied for 40 minutes per session (10 min paraspinal muscles, 10 min over the flexor retinaculum, 10 min to extensor muscles, and 10 min to flexor muscles), 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks.

DEVICESham Matrix Rhythm Therapy

Placebo application using the Hypervolt 2 Pro device for 40 minutes per session (10 min paraspinal, 10 min flexor retinaculum, 10 min extensors, 10 min flexors), 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. It mimics the physical vibration and head shape of the matrix rhythm therapy device to maintain blinding.

OTHERConservative Physiotherapy

Participants use a night splint holding the wrist in neutral position. On clinic days, conservative physiotherapy sessions are administered immediately following the active or sham matrix rhythm therapy sessions, 2 days per week for 6 weeks. These supervised sessions include median nerve sliding exercises (3 sets, 5 reps) and passive stretching for wrist flexors/extensors (15-sec hold, 3 sets, 5 reps). In addition to clinical sessions, the same exercise protocol is performed at home twice daily and continued independently up to the 12th-week follow-up. Compliance with both splint wear and home exercises is strictly monitored using participant usage logs and exercise diaries.