Electroacupuncture and Wrist Splinting for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a Randomized Trial in Primary Care Setting

INTERVENTION: Two groups:Group 1: Night Splinting Plus Electroacupuncture” ; Group 2: Night Splinting Plus Waiting List. Access the partner registry to get the detail discription. Duration: 17 weeks; CONDITION: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome PRIMARY OUTCOME: Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Scoring at 1, 2, 5 and 17 weeks; SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire;2. A 0 to 10 point numerical rating scale to measure pain intensity.;3. Tip pinch strength (TPS);4. Semmes‐Weinstein monofilament testing (SWMT);5. Dellon‐modified Moberg pick‐up test (DMMPUT); INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients aged 18‐70 and fulfilling the Katz CTS hand diagram criteria of (1) Classic / Probable Symptoms or (2) Possible Symptoms. Eligible patients should also (3) have the ability to read and speak Chinese (Cantonese), and (4) agree to sign the Informed consent and (5) are willing to attend follow up and / or electroacupuncture sessions.