Nerve compression syndrome

This study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…

This study tested whether ultrasound can accurately diagnose mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) by measuring the median nerve. Researchers compared ultrasound results with standard nerve tests and checked how they related to pain, symptoms, and quality of life in 75 pe…

This study looked at 46 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see how ultrasound measurements of the median nerve relate to their symptoms and nerve test results. Researchers measured nerve size and appearance at different points in the wrist and compared them to pain scores and …

This study tested two ultrasound-guided injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: one using a sugar-water solution (hydrodissection) and the other using a steroid. 53 adults with moderate carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces symptoms and improv…

This study tested two numbing methods for carpal tunnel surgery in 100 adults. One method uses lidocaine with epinephrine and no tourniquet (WALANT), while the other uses lidocaine alone with a tourniquet. The main goal was to see which method causes less pain during the operatio…

This study tested whether adding shockwave therapy to standard treatment (kinesio taping and physical therapy) helps relieve pain and numbness in women with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. One hundred female physical therapists participated. The goal was to see if the co…

This study looked at whether a type of electrical stimulation called Russian current can help people regain hand grip strength and function after carpal tunnel release surgery. Fifty-two adults aged 30 to 50 with hand weakness after surgery took part. Researchers measured grip st…

This completed trial tested whether combining neurodynamic exercises with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques can reduce pain and improve range of motion in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty-eight diagnosed patients performed the exercises for two w…

This study tested two non-drug treatments for piriformis syndrome, a condition where a muscle in the buttock presses on a nerve, causing pain. Seventy adults received either low-level laser therapy or radial shockwave therapy, both combined with exercise, over four weeks. Researc…

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called radial pressure wave therapy for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 60 adults received three weekly sessions of either a constant or modulated dose of the therapy. Researchers measured pain, hand function, and ne…

This study compared two physical therapy methods—pulsed ultrasound and pulsed shortwave diathermy—in 40 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. All participants wore a wrist splint and did exercises for three weeks, plus one of the two treatments. Researchers measure…

This study compared two hands-on treatments—post-facilitation stretch and active release technique—for piriformis syndrome in 40 women aged 25 to 45. Researchers measured pain, disability, quality of life, and hip movement over six weeks. The goal was to see which approach offers…

This completed study compared two treatments for piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock and leg pain. Forty adults whose pain lasted at least three months were randomly assigned to receive either five sessions of focused sound wave therapy or a single steroid injection.…

This study tested if a simpler numbing method called WALANT works as well as a standard arm block for carpal tunnel release surgery. WALANT involves injecting numbing medicine directly into the wrist area, avoiding the need for a tourniquet or sedation. The trial included 130 adu…

This study tested whether using the WALANT technique (numbing the hand with local anesthetic and epinephrine) along with nerve blocks at the wrist could make carpal tunnel release surgery more comfortable than using a standard tourniquet. 60 adults having endoscopic carpal tunnel…

This study tested a minimally invasive procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance. 40 patients who did not get better with standard treatments received the procedure. Researchers measured pain, hand function, quality of life, and how quickly patients could ret…

This study looked at whether doing hip abductor strengthening exercises could help people with piriformis syndrome feel less pain and move better. 48 adults with the condition took part. The exercises focused on strengthening muscles that move the leg away from the body. The goal…

This study tested two ways to give steroid injections for mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: one guided by ultrasound into the wrist, and one into the buttock muscle. 63 adults with symptoms like numbness and pain were followed to see which method improved pain, hand functi…

This completed study tested whether an injection of 5% dextrose (a sugar solution) works as well as a steroid (betamethasone) to relieve pain and symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Thirty participants received one of the two ultrasound-guided injecti…

This small pilot study looked at whether osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) can reduce stiffness in the median nerve and improve symptoms in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Ten participants received OMT along with standard care. Researchers measured nerve…

This study looked at whether adding mud therapy (peloidotherapy) to standard care (wrist splint and exercises) can further reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 70 adults took part, with half receiving mud therapy plus stand…

This study looked at whether adding a muscle relaxation technique (integrated neuromuscular inhibition) to a standard set of strengthening exercises (McGill program) helps people with piriformis syndrome more than the exercises alone. Fifty-six adults with chronic buttock pain fr…

This study looked at whether adding low-level laser therapy or nerve mobilization (gentle stretching of the median nerve) after carpal tunnel release surgery improves nerve function more than surgery alone. Forty-five adults who had carpal tunnel surgery were split into three gro…

This study tested a single injection of 5% dextrose (sugar water) guided by ultrasound to separate the median nerve from surrounding tissues in 37 people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants were followed for 3 months to see if pain and hand function improve…

This study looked at 113 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if there is a difference in pain and hand function shortly after surgery. One group had endoscopic surgery (small incisions) and the other had open surgery (larger incision). Researchers measured pain and function…

This study tested whether adding shockwave therapy to simple hand exercises helps people with carpal tunnel syndrome feel less pain and use their hands better. Twenty-six adults with mild to moderate symptoms received either shockwave plus exercises or physical therapy plus exerc…

This study tested whether adding nerve mobilization exercises to standard ultrasound therapy helps people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 86 adults aged 20-55 took part. Researchers measured pain, hand strength, and nerve size before and after three weeks of treatme…

This study tested a new way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance to perform the release procedure right in the doctor's office. 149 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome who had not improved with other treatments took part. The goal was to see if this office-bas…

This study tested a steroid injection into a trapped nerve in the lower back to see if it reduces pain and improves daily activities. 41 adults with low back pain from superior cluneal nerve entrapment received the injection. The goal was to measure pain levels and disability bef…

This study tested whether doing nerve-gliding exercises on both hands (bilateral) is better than only the affected hand (unilateral) for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 28 adults completed the trial. The goal was to see which approach reduces symptoms like pain and numbness m…

This study tested whether the drug fisetin, found naturally in fruits, can safely reduce symptoms of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty adults took fisetin capsules for two days, then again a month later. Researchers measured changes in symptom severity and hand funct…

This study looked at whether specific hand and wrist exercises could help people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 91 participants did either nerve gliding exercises or strengthening exercises daily for three weeks. The results suggest these exercises may reduce stiff…

This study looked at whether adding a special self-stretching technique to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 36 adults with stage I or II carpal tunnel took part. One group did the se…

This study tested surgery to treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in the upper limb. 74 adults with CRPS who had not improved with other treatments received either nerve decompression or correction of a specific structural problem. Pain levels were measured before surgery,…

This study tested whether a physiotherapy technique called median nerve neural mobilization reduces pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome better than ibuprofen or no treatment. 117 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome took part. Researchers measured pain using a stan…

This study looked at whether adding a specific hand and arm therapy technique (called median nerve neural mobilization) to the pain medication gabapentin could reduce pain more than gabapentin alone in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 72 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel syn…

This study tested two common treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: over-the-counter ibuprofen pills and a nerve exercise called neural mobilization. 123 adults with carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see if these treatments reduce pain and improve hand and arm function bet…

This study tested two local anesthesia methods for hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. One used lidocaine alone, the other added ropivacaine for longer pain relief. 91 adults participated. Researchers measured pain and recovery quality 48 hours after surgery to see if the combination …

This study tested whether gabapentin pills or a simple physiotherapy hand stretch (nerve mobilization) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 126 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see if either treatment works…

This study tested whether physiotherapy, ibuprofen arginine, or gabapentin reduces pain and improves hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 196 participants were assigned to one of these treatments or no treatment at all. The goal was to see which approach offers th…

This completed study tested whether combining a hand therapy technique (nerve mobilization) with two pain medications (gabapentin and ibuprofen arginine) reduces pain better than ibuprofen alone in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 129 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took p…

This study tested whether a specific physical therapy technique called median nerve neural mobilization can reduce pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 participants were randomly assigned to receive the therapy or no treatment. The main goal was to measure pain reductio…

This study looked at 76 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if adding a simple hand therapy technique (nerve mobilization) to an ibuprofen pain reliever reduces pain more than the pain reliever alone. Participants were treated and their pain levels were measured using a sta…

This study tested whether manually mobilizing the sacroiliac joint (a joint in the lower back) can reduce tension and pain in the piriformis muscle, a deep hip muscle that often cramps. Researchers used physical therapy techniques on 40 adults with lower back or hip pain and musc…

This study tested two stretching techniques—Post-Isometric Relaxation and Post-Facilitation Stretching—in 36 adults with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock pain and limits hip movement. Participants did the exercises three times a week for four weeks. Researcher…

This study tested two ways of performing nerve-mobilization exercises in 56 people with carpal tunnel syndrome. One group did the exercises from the wrist toward the neck, the other from the neck toward the wrist. The goal was to see which sequence better reduced pain, improved w…

This study tested a type of hands-on therapy called fascial mobilization in 30 new mothers with carpal tunnel syndrome. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and improve grip strength and hand function. Results may offer a drug-free option for managing postpartum wrist disc…

This study compared two surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: a newer ultrasound-guided procedure with a small incision and traditional open surgery. Researchers wanted to see if the less invasive method leads to faster symptom relief and better hand function. Two hundr…

This study tested two treatments for meralgia paresthetica, a condition causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the outer thigh. Researchers compared pulsed radiofrequency ablation (using heat to calm the nerve) with steroid injections in 22 adults who did not get relief from sim…

This study tested three different injection techniques using a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) to treat mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults received one of the methods, and researchers measured pain, tingling, and hand function over three months. The goal was to…

This study compared two types of carpal tunnel release surgery: one using ultrasound guidance with a tiny incision (less than 1 cm) and the traditional mini-open method with a slightly larger cut. Forty-one adults with carpal tunnel syndrome were randomly assigned to one of the t…

This study tested whether applying ultrasound with a hyaluronic acid gel to the wrist could help women who developed carpal tunnel syndrome from hormone therapy after mastectomy. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received the ultrasound gel treatment plus standard physi…

This study tested whether an injection of ES135, a lab-made version of a natural growth factor, could help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Twenty-four adults with confirmed CTS received either ES135 or a placebo injection guided by ultrasound. Researchers tracked changes in s…

This study tested whether adding dry needling to standard exercises helps people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 78 adults received either exercises alone or exercises plus dry needling for 3 weeks. Researchers measured pain, wrist movement, and hand function to see…

This study from the University of Oxford aims to understand how specific physiotherapy exercises (neurodynamic exercises) work for carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare these exercises to standard steroid injections and simple advice in 78 patients with mild to moderat…

This study looked at 144 adults who had carpal tunnel surgery to see if the thickness of a wrist ligament (the flexor retinaculum) is linked to developing heel pain afterward. Researchers measured the ligament during surgery and compared patients who got heel pain with those who …

This completed study in Russia checked how many people with carpal tunnel syndrome also have a rare inherited nerve condition called hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. Researchers reviewed medical records of 721 patients and will test some for the genetic mutation. The goal is…

This study tested whether a new device called KForce Sens can reliably measure how well people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome sense their wrist position. Researchers compared it to a standard tool (Baseline electrogoniometer) in 70 adults. The goal was to see if the…

This study examined whether pseudoexfoliation syndrome (an eye condition) is related to carpal tunnel syndrome (a wrist nerve problem). Researchers measured blood markers in 159 adults aged 50-80. The goal was to see if these conditions share a common cause, not to test a treatme…

This study used ultrasound to measure the thickness of certain hip muscles in 60 adults with hip pain on one side (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome) and compared them to healthy people. The goal was to see if muscle thickness differs between the groups and to check for related …

This study looked at 110 people who needed surgery for a broken wrist. Some had an extra procedure to release the carpal tunnel at the same time, while others waited to see if carpal tunnel symptoms developed later. The goal was to see which approach led to fewer repeat surgeries…

This completed observational study looked at 84 people to understand how diabetic polyneuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) changes the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used advanced ultrasound techniques, including shear wave elastography and m…

This completed study looked at how different levels of carpal tunnel syndrome affect people's ability to do daily activities and participate in life. Researchers measured quality of life, hand function, and symptoms in 156 adults with carpal tunnel in their dominant hand. The goa…

This study tested whether ultrasound can measure how tendons and nerves move inside the wrist in people with and without carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used sound waves to create images of the wrist in 257 participants. The goal was to better understand the condition, not to…

This study looked at whether certain blood markers of inflammation and vitamin B12 levels are linked to carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers compared 70 people with and without the condition. The goal was to see if these markers could help explain why some cases are more severe.

This study looked at 30 adults in rehabilitation who needed a walking aid for the first time. Researchers checked their hand and wrist health before and after using the aid, using questionnaires and nerve tests. The goal was to see if using canes or walkers might lead to carpal t…

This study used ultrasound to measure the thickness of the piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve in 19 people with piriformis syndrome, comparing the painful side to the pain-free side. The goal was to see if ultrasound can help tell whether the pain comes more from muscle or nerve…

This study checked if the Upper Extremity Functional Index is a reliable and accurate way to measure hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers gave questionnaires to 101 patients and compared results over time. The goal was to confirm that this tool works w…

This study looked at 60 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if pain sensitivity is linked to nerve ultrasound and electrical nerve tests. Researchers measured pain thresholds and used questionnaires to assess central sensitization. The goal was to find better ways to unders…

This study tested whether a device that measures muscle vibrations (mechanomyography) during surgery can predict recovery in 23 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome or peroneal nerve entrapment. Researchers tracked patient-reported outcomes and disability scores after nerve deco…