Sugar water injection may rival steroids for carpal tunnel pain
NCT ID NCT06360510
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 injections. The goal was to see if the safer, non-steroid option could provide similar relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
5% dextrose injection and betamethasone injection
What this could lead to
If dextrose works as well as betamethasone, it could offer a safer, steroid-free option for managing carpal tunnel pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. Dextrose may prove less effective than the standard steroid treatment.
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Locations
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Ankara Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)