Simple treatments for carpal tunnel pain tested head-to-head

NCT ID NCT04328805

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two common treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: over-the-counter ibuprofen pills and a nerve exercise called neural mobilization. 123 adults with carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see if these treatments reduce pain and improve hand and arm function better than no treatment at all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia carpal tunnel syndrome Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ciudad Hospitalaria Enrique Tejera

    Valencia, Carabobo, 02001, Venezuela