CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

This study tested a new, minimally invasive procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome that can be done in a doctor's office using ultrasound guidance. It involved 149 adults whose symptoms didn't improve with simpler treatments like braces or injections. Researchers tracked their pain…

This study tested whether an injection of a protein called ES135 could help people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Twenty-four participants received either the ES135 injection or a placebo shot near the pinched nerve in their wrist. Researchers checked if the …

This study tested whether ultrasound imaging could detect early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome by measuring how tissues move inside the wrist. Researchers compared ultrasound measurements in people with and without carpal tunnel syndrome to see if changes in connective tissue th…

This study compared four approaches to reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers tested a physiotherapy technique, two common pain medications (ibuprofen and gabapentin), and no treatment at all. They measured how well each approach …

This study compared two different injection treatments for moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers tested whether an ultrasound-guided injection of a sugar-water solution (dextrose) to separate the nerve was more effective than a standard steroid injection around the nerve. …

This study tested whether Fisetin, a natural compound found in fruits and vegetables, can reduce symptoms of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty adults with hand numbness or tingling took the drug for a short period while researchers tracked their symptom changes and b…

This study compared three approaches for managing carpal tunnel syndrome: a specific hand and nerve physical therapy technique, a medication called gabapentin, and no treatment. Researchers measured how well each approach reduced pain and improved hand function in 126 participant…

This study tested whether a specific type of electrical stimulation, called Russian Current, could help people regain hand strength and function after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. It involved 52 adults who had weakness after their surgery. Researchers compared the effects …

This study tested whether a specific hand and nerve movement therapy (neuromobilization) works better when applied to both hands together, compared to just the painful hand, in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. It involved 28 adults with the condition to see which approach more…

This study tested if combining a specific hand and nerve stretching exercise with a pain medication (gabapentin) works better for reducing carpal tunnel pain than just taking the medication by itself. It involved 72 adults diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers random…

This study compared two different injections for treating mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers tested whether a simple sugar-water (5% dextrose) injection works as well as a steroid (betamethasone) injection at reducing pain and improving hand function. They follo…

This study tested three different ways to inject a simple sugar-water solution around a pinched nerve in the wrist to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers compared an ultrasound-guided method, a different ultrasound-guided angle, and a traditional 'blind' injection in 74 adu…

This study tested whether over-the-counter ibuprofen or specific nerve gliding exercises work better than no treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers compared pain levels and hand function in 123 people with confirmed carpal tunnel. Participants were randomly assigned to…

This small pilot study tested whether a hands-on therapy called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) could reduce stiffness in the wrist nerve of people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Ten participants received either OMT, standard care like splints and injectio…

This study tested whether a specific physical therapy technique could reduce pain and improve hand function for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers compared the therapy to no treatment in 74 participants. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could help manage…

This study tested whether specific hand exercises could reduce stiffness in the wrist for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 91 participants were split into groups doing different exercises or no exercises for three weeks. Early results suggest certain gliding a…

This study compared three ways to reduce pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome: a hands-on physiotherapy technique, taking ibuprofen pain medication, or receiving no treatment. Researchers measured how much pain decreased and if hand function improved. The goal was to see wh…

This study tested whether combining a specific hand/wrist physical therapy technique with certain pain medications works better than just taking pain medication alone for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. It involved 129 adults diagnosed with the condition. Researchers compared…

This study tested whether dry needling—a technique using thin needles to release tight tissue—could help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers enrolled 78 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel to see if the treatment reduced hand pain, numbness, and stiffness while…

This study tested if adding a specific hand therapy technique to a common pain medication (ibuprofen) works better for reducing carpal tunnel pain than the medication alone. It involved 76 people with confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers randomly assigned participants to…

This study tested two different nerve gliding exercise techniques to see which works better for reducing pain and improving wrist movement in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Fifty-six patients were randomly assigned to perform exercises either from the shoulder toward the han…

This study aimed to understand the connection between increased pain sensitivity and standard medical tests in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers observed 60 diagnosed patients, measuring their pain sensitivity and comparing it to results from ultrasound scans and ne…

This study aimed to understand how different levels of carpal tunnel syndrome affect people's ability to perform daily activities and participate in life. Researchers surveyed 156 adults with carpal tunnel in their dominant hand using quality-of-life questionnaires. The goal was …

This study looked at whether using walking aids like canes or walkers during rehabilitation might increase the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition causing hand numbness and pain. Researchers followed 30 adult patients who were new to using walking aids during t…

This study looked at whether different measurements from a wrist ultrasound scan are related to a patient's pain, numbness, and hand function. Researchers compared scan results with patient questionnaires and pain scores from 46 people diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The g…