No tourniquet, less pain? study tests new approach for carpal tunnel release
NCT ID NCT07617064
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two numbing methods for carpal tunnel surgery in 100 adults. One method uses lidocaine with epinephrine and no tourniquet (WALANT), while the other uses lidocaine alone with a tourniquet. The main goal was to see which method causes less pain during the operation. Patients rated their pain on a scale from 0 to 10.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lidocaine with epinephrine (WALANT technique) vs lidocaine alone with tourniquet
What this could lead to
If WALANT proves less painful, it could become the preferred method for carpal tunnel surgery, reducing patient discomfort and simplifying the procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial (100 participants) comparing two established techniques. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and individual pain responses vary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Al-Azhar University Hospital (Neurosurgery Department)
Cairo, Egypt
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Misr University for Science and Technology Hospital (Orthopedic Surgery Department)
Giza, Egypt