Carpal tunnel syndrome

This study tests whether breathing short bursts of air with slightly less oxygen can help nerves in the hand heal better after injury. The therapy is non-invasive and aims to improve hand function and reduce pain. About 80 adults with severe carpal tunnel syndrome will be enrolle…

This study explores whether ultrasound elastography, a non-invasive imaging technique, can accurately diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) without the need for painful needle-based nerve tests. Researchers will enroll 80 participants—some with CTS and some healthy volunteers—to …

This study tests whether a pain-relief gel (pregabalin) delivered through the skin using ultrasound can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatment is given four times a week for a month, and compared to standard ultrasound therapy w…

This study tests two simple treatments for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: pain neuroscience education (learning how the brain processes pain) and kinesio taping (applying elastic tape to the wrist). Sixty adults aged 18 to 60 with symptoms for at least 3 months will rec…

This study tests whether injecting a 5% dextrose (sugar water) solution around the nerve in the wrist can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. About 96 adults who haven't gotten better with standard care will receive the in…

This study tests whether using a lower-pressure tourniquet during orthopedic surgeries can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers afterward. Standard tourniquets use high pressure, which can cause muscle weakness and pain. The experimental device sets pressure based on t…

This study tests whether warm paraffin wax baths or mud therapy (peloidotherapy) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Ninety adults will be split into three groups: one gets mud plus home exercises, another gets wax plu…

This study looks at two treatment plans for carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes hand numbness and pain. One plan starts with up to two steroid injections, then offers surgery if needed. The other plan goes straight to surgery. About 258 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will…

This study looks at whether a 6-day course of oral steroids after orthopedic surgery can help reduce pain, nausea, and improve movement. About 500 adults having common surgeries like joint replacement or fracture repair will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or…

This study looks at whether a type of electrical current called diadynamic current can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. About 80 adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome will receive this therapy along with standard care like…

This study tests whether injecting a patient's own fat (lipografting) into the wrist can improve symptoms of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome better than standard steroid injections. The fat is thought to reduce scarring and help nerves glide more freely. The trial plans t…

This study tests whether adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to the local anesthetic used during carpal tunnel release surgery reduces the pain of the injection itself. 116 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome will be randomly assigned to receive either buffered or standard ane…

This study compares two common types of stitches used to close the wound after carpal tunnel release surgery: absorbable stitches that dissolve on their own and non-absorbable stitches that need to be removed. About 116 patients will be randomly assigned to one stitch type, and t…

This study was designed to see if giving a short, mild electrical stimulation to compressed nerves during surgery could speed up recovery of strength and function. It planned to include people with nerve compression in the spine or limbs who were already scheduled for decompressi…

This study looks at whether anxiety and depression are connected to carpal tunnel syndrome in medical students. Researchers will measure the median nerve in the wrist and check students' anxiety and depression levels using questionnaires. The goal is to see if there is a link bet…

This study tests whether giving patients with hand problems like carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger a decision aid—a booklet with clear information about their condition and treatment options—helps them feel more satisfied and less conflicted about their choices. About 126 …

This study is checking whether a questionnaire called the MAP-Hand scale is a valid and reliable way to measure hand activity in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will enroll 180 adults with mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome and compare their scale results to …

This study aimed to see if using stitches that dissolve (absorbable) or stitches that need removal (non-absorbable) leads to better scar appearance and patient satisfaction after carpal tunnel or trigger finger surgery. It was planned for adults having these common hand surgeries…

This study is tracking 2000 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome who are having surgery to release the nerve. The surgery uses a special device called UltraGuideCTR, which is guided by ultrasound. Researchers are collecting real-world data on symptoms and hand function for up to 24…

This study tests a new ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography to measure stiffness in the wrist nerves and tissues of people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare these measurements with standard tests before and after treatment (surgery or steroid in…

This study looks at whether a new care pathway can shorten wait times for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare wait times before and after the pathway is put in place. About 200 adults will take part and fill out a short satisfaction survey.