A randomized, controlled trial of magnetic therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome | Zendy

Baute Vanessa | Zendy; Keskinyan Vahakn S. | Zendy; Sweeney Erica R. | Zendy; Bowden Kayla D. | Zendy; Gordon Allison | Zendy; Hutchens Janet | Zendy; Cartwright Michael S. | Zendy

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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

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