Simple treatments for carpal tunnel pain tested head-to-head
NCT ID NCT04328805
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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
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Locations
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Ciudad Hospitalaria Enrique Tejera
Valencia, Carabobo, 02001, Venezuela
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