Abstract Title:

Exploring the Effectiveness of External Use of Bach Flower Remedies on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Pilot Study.

Abstract Source:

J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2015 Oct 11. Epub 2015 Oct 11. PMID: 26456628

Abstract Author(s):

Saira R Rivas-Suárez, Jaime Águila-Vázquez, Bárbara Suárez-Rodríguez, Lázaro Vázquez-León, Margarita Casanova-Giral, Roberto Morales-Morales, Boris C Rodríguez-Martín

Article Affiliation:

Saira R Rivas-Suárez

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: A randomized, pilot, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of a cream based on Bach flower remedies (BFR) on symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.

METHODS: Forty-three patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome during their"waiting"time for surgical option were randomized into 3 parallel groups: Placebo (n = 14), blinded BFR (n = 16), and nonblinded BFR (n = 13). These groups were treated during 21 days with topical placebo or a cream based on BFR.

RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed on self-reported symptom severity and pain intensity favorable to BFR groups with large effect sizes (η(2) partial>0.40). In addition, all signs observed during the clinical exam showed significant improvements among the groups as well as symptoms of pain, night pain, and tingling, also with large effect sizes (φ>0.5). Finally, there were significant differences between the blinded and nonblinded BFR groups for signs and pain registered in clinical exam but not in self-reports.

CONCLUSION: The proposed BFR cream could be an effective intervention in the management of mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, reducing the severity symptoms and providing pain relief.

Study Type : Human Study

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