Hand pain relief: physiotherapy vs. ibuprofen – which wins?

NCT ID NCT04119739

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Francisco Unda Solano Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 standard scale and also checked hand and arm function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Ibuprofen arginine (oral tablets) and median nerve neural mobilization (physiotherapy maneuver)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple physiotherapy technique works as well as or better than ibuprofen for carpal tunnel pain, offering a drug-free option.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with 117 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the physiotherapy technique requires a trained provider.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia carpal tunnel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ciudad Hospitalaria Enrique Tejera

Valencia, Carabobo, 02001, Venezuela

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