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A randomized, controlled trial of magnetic therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
Author(s) -
Baute Vanessa,
Keskinyan Vahakn S.,
Sweeney Erica R.,
Bowden Kayla D.,
Gordon Allison,
Hutchens Janet,
Cartwright Michael S.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.26120
Subject(s) - carpal tunnel syndrome , medicine , median nerve , carpal tunnel , sss* , randomized controlled trial , entrapment neuropathy , ultrasound , nerve conduction , nerve conduction study , surgery , radiology
: Magnet therapy has been proposed as a treatment for neurologic conditions. In this this trial we assessed the feasibility and efficacy of a magnet inserted into a wristband for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods : Twenty‐two patients with mild to moderate CTS were randomized to wear a high‐dose or low‐dose “sham” magnetic wristband for 6 weeks. The primary outcome was the Symptom Severity Scale (SSS) of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. Secondary measures were nerve conduction studies (NCS), median nerve ultrasound, and compliance. Results : Compliance for both groups was >90%. Improvements in the mean SSS, NCS, and median nerve ultrasound did not reach statistical significance. Discussion : Magnet therapy via wristband is well‐tolerated. Further investigations in larger populations are needed to determine efficacy. Muscle Nerve 58 : 310–313, 2018