Randomized, Sham-controlled, Pilot Trial Using Magnetic Wrist-Hand Fitments for Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Volume 4 • Issue 3 • 1000169 J Clin Trials ISSN: 2167-0870 JCTR, an open access journal *Corresponding author: Ann Gill Taylor, EdD, RN, FAAN, Norris Professor of Nursing and Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia School of Nursing, P.O. Box 800782, Charlottesville VA 22908-0782, USA, Tel: 434-9240113; Fax: 434-243-9938; E-mail: [email protected]
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