The goal of the study is to utilize BCTQ(Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire), VAS (Visual Analog Scale), NCS (Nerve Conduction Study), and MET(Multiple Excitability Test) to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Acupuncture Therapy and Carbamazepine in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
Carbamazepine 200mg, 1/2 tablet, TID for 1 month
Acupuncture
Taipei Medical University - Wan Fang Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
RECRUITINGUse QtracW and NCS to evaluate the changes between pre-treatment and post-treatment in patients in both arms.
Time frame: 12 weeks
use BCTQ to evaluate the efficacy of 2 arms at week 4 and at week 12.
Time frame: 12 weeks
use VAS to evaluate the efficacy of 2 arms at week 5, 8 and 12.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Use Quality of Life questionnaire to compare the efficacy of 2 arms at week 12.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Evaluate the safety of 2 arms during the study period
Time frame: 12 weeks
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