CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

This study tested three approaches for carpal tunnel syndrome pain: a nerve-stretching physiotherapy technique, the drug gabapentin, and no treatment. 126 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see which method reduces pain and improves hand function best.

This study tested 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 measured …

This study tested three ways to inject a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) around the nerve in the wrist to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults with mild to moderate symptoms received one of three injection methods: guided by ultrasound or done by feel alone. The goal was …

This study looked at whether specific hand exercises can reduce stiffness in the nerve and tendon of people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 91 adults did daily exercises for three weeks. Early results suggest that nerve and tendon gliding exercises may help, but mor…

This study tested two types of injections for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Thirty adults received either a sugar-water (5% dextrose) or a steroid (betamethasone) shot, guided by ultrasound. The goal was to see which one better reduced pain and symptoms lik…

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 25 to 35 with hand weakness after surgery took part. Researchers measured grip st…

This study tested whether physiotherapy, ibuprofen arginine, or gabapentin reduces pain and improves hand function better than no treatment in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 196 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. Pain was measured using a simple 0-10 scale, and h…

This study tested whether doing nerve-gliding exercises on both hands at once works better than only treating the affected hand in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 28 adults completed the trial. Researchers measured symptom severity and light-touch sensation to see which appro…

This study compared two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: gabapentin medication alone versus gabapentin plus a physiotherapy technique called median nerve neural mobilization. Researchers measured pain levels and hand function in 72 participants. The goal was to see if addin…

This study tested a minimally invasive procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome that uses ultrasound to guide a needle to release pressure on the nerve. 40 adults who did not get better with standard treatments took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces pain, improves ha…

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

This small pilot study looked at whether osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) can help people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Ten participants received OMT, and researchers measured changes in nerve stiffness and hand function using ultrasound and questionnaires. …

This study tested whether an injection of a lab-made protein (rhFGF1) can help people with carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand. Twenty-four adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel received the injection and were followed for…

This study looked at two different ways of doing nerve-mobilization exercises to help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 56 adults with the condition were split into two groups, each doing a different sequence of nerve stretches over 4 weeks. The goal was to see which sequence b…

This study tested whether a specific physiotherapy technique (nerve mobilization) or an ibuprofen pill works better for reducing pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 117 adults with the condition were assigned to physiotherapy, ibuprofen, or no treatment. The main goal was…

This study tested whether adding nerve exercises and gabapentin to ibuprofen reduces pain from carpal tunnel syndrome better than ibuprofen alone. 129 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to find a more effective way to manage pain and improve hand function…

This study looked at whether a physical therapy technique can reduce pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults with the condition were split into two groups: one received physical therapy, the other received no treatment. The main goal was to see if therapy lowered pa…

This study tested whether the drug Fisetin, found in fruits and vegetables, is safe and effective for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 40 adults with symptoms like numbness or tingling took part. Researchers measured changes in symptom severity and blood markers of aging-…

This study tested a new way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance during a quick office procedure. 149 adults with persistent symptoms had the surgery without going to a hospital. Results showed significant symptom improvement and most people returned to norma…

This study tested whether taking over-the-counter ibuprofen or doing specific nerve stretches (called neural mobilization) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 123 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel were assigned to one of three groups…

This study looked at whether dry needling—a treatment where thin needles are inserted into tight muscles—can help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 78 adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel took part. Researchers measured pain, wrist movement, hand function, and nerve size …

This study looked at 76 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if adding a specific physiotherapy technique (neural mobilization) to an ibuprofen arginine pill could reduce pain better than the pill alone. Participants were split into two groups and their pain and hand functio…

This study tested if a simpler numbing method called WALANT (injecting numbing medicine directly into the wrist) works as well as a standard arm block for carpal tunnel release surgery. 130 adults having endoscopic carpal tunnel release took part. The main goal was to see if WALA…

This study tested whether ultrasound can measure how tendons and nerves move inside the wrist in people with and without carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers looked at 257 participants to see if ultrasound could detect differences in tissue thickness and movement. The goal was to …

This study looked at how different levels of carpal tunnel syndrome affect people's ability to do daily activities and take part in life. Researchers measured quality of life, hand function, and symptoms in 156 adults with the condition. The goal was to better understand the real…

This study looked at 46 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if ultrasound measurements of the median nerve match their symptoms. Researchers measured nerve size and appearance at different points in the wrist and compared them to pain levels and nerve tests. The goal is to …

This study looked at 30 adults in rehabilitation who needed a walking aid (like a cane or walker) for the first time. Researchers checked their wrist nerve health before and after using the device using questionnaires and nerve tests. The goal was to see if using these aids incre…

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

This study looked at medical records of 721 Russian patients who had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome to see how many also have a rare inherited nerve disease called hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. The goal was to measure how common this disease is in that group. No treat…