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NCT06995534
De Quervain's disease is a painful tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis muscle tendons located in the first dorsal compartment. The primary treatment for De Quervain's disease is conservative; surgical intervention is rarely required. Currently, there is no standardized treatment protocol supported by strong, up-to-date evidence. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a static hand-wrist resting splint and exercise therapy in the conservative treatment of De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Patients will be evaluated in terms of pain levels, functional/symptom status, hand-finger strength, pressure pain threshold (PPT), tendon cross-sectional area measured by ultrasound, and the presence of effusion findings (semiquantitative; 0-3), and patient satisfaction.
NCT05553860
This is a prospective study that directly compares the use of speech vs an anterior protrusive technique for mandibular positioning.
NCT05989217
The present study was designed to evaluate different conservative therapies in patients with temporomandibular disorders. A total of 160 patients will be selected after the diagnosis of TMD according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (DC/TMD), axis I. Patients will be randomly divided into five groups: OD group (n=32): treated with an occlusal device; LLLT group (n=32): treated with infrared low-level laser; ODL group (n=32): treated with OD + LLLT; LAT group (n=32): treated with laser acupuncture and ODLAT group (n=32): treated with both OD and LAT. Patients undergoing therapy with a stabilizing plate (made using the simplified technique) will be instructed to use the device every night while sleeping for four weeks. In both the LLLT and LAT groups, the protocol involved five applications: one at baseline, followed by four subsequent weekly sessions. The intensity of pain will be classified using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Mandible function will be assessed by maximum unassisted mouth opening. The impact of therapies on oral health will also be evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) instrument in a simplified form.
NCT06772506
Conventional periodontal treatment typically involves a combination of non-surgical and surgical approaches, such as scaling and root planing, followed by flap surgery and guided tissue regeneration. While these methods have demonstrated some success in managing periodontal disease, the low success rate in complex cases has prompted the exploration of alternative treatment modalities. One such approach is minimally invasive, non-surgical monotherapy, which aims to address the etiological source of the inflammation without the need for invasive surgical intervention. Guided tissue regeneration, a well-established technique in periodontal treatment, employs physical barrier membranes to exclude the proliferation of unwanted gingival fibroblasts and allow the regeneration of tooth-supporting structures such as the alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum. Recent advancements in dental therapies have led to the exploration of minimally invasive non-surgical approaches that aim to achieve comparable outcomes with reduced morbidity. This protocol outlines a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a minimally invasive non-surgical monotherapy in treating patients with stage 4 periodontitis. Is minimally invasive non-surgical technique more effective in reducing tooth mobility and improving clinical parameters than conventional non-surgical technique?
NCT06569654
Objective: The SaeboFlex orthosis is designed to assist individuals with upper extremity weakness in performing repetitive tasks. This study is planned to evaluate its effectiveness in improving upper extremity functions in stroke patients. Methods: A randomized controlled study is planned to be conducted with 30 stroke patients, who will be divided into a control group (15 patients) and an intervention group (15 patients). The intervention group will receive task-oriented training with the SaeboFlex splint for 12 weeks, twice a week for 45 minutes, in addition to regular rehabilitation. The control group will continue with standard rehabilitation. Planned outcome measures include the Brunnstrom Stages, Stroke Impact Scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Action Research Arm Test, joint range of motion, and Beck Depression Inventory. Non-parametric tests will be used for statistical analysis.
NCT04460521
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression syndrome worldwide, causing significant chronic pain, functional impairment, and lowered quality of life for individuals of various backgrounds. CTS is caused by chronic compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist, causing numbness and pain in the palm, thumb, index, and middle fingers and eventual weakness of the hand. Many different treatments for CTS have been proposed and studied, including but not limited to non-operative treatments such as wrist splinting, steroid injections, and lifestyle modifications as well as operative treatments, such as surgical carpal tunnel release (CTR). To date, very few oral medications have been shown to be effective as conservative treatments for CTS. In this study the investigators will examine whether there is any benefit to using oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) as an adjunctive treatment for mild to moderate CTS in addition to a standard 8-week trial of night splinting. NAC has been used in humans for various purposes, is extremely safe and has very few side effects, and has been shown to have anti-inflammation properties which may help treat CTS. The investigators will study this by performing a randomized controlled trial, comparing patients receiving oral NAC and standard night splinting to patients receiving an identical placebo and standard night splinting. Both patient groups will be assessed using a questionnaire to assess for severity of their CTS symptoms both before and after the 8-week treatment. The primary objective will be to determine whether supplementation with oral NAC in addition to night splinting has any significant impact on patient-reported symptoms and functional impairment when compared to night splinting alone. The investigators will also measure secondary outcomes including whether patients decide to have surgery for their CTS after treatment and/or continued use of other treatments. This study has the potential to have a significant positive impact on patients by identifying a safe, inexpensive, accessible, and well tolerated conservative treatment for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, and potentially preventing the need for additional, more invasive treatments such as surgery.
NCT06131996
It is aimed to compare the effect of two different splints on carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant individuals after 4 weeks of use.
NCT04523636
This study compared pre-fabricated and custom resting hand splints among people who were in inpatient rehabilitation after a cervical spinal cord injury.