Sugar water vs steroid: which shot eases carpal tunnel pain better?
NCT ID NCT06360510
First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
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 like numbness and tingling.
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Ankara Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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