Carpal tunnel showdown: injections vs. surgery – which comes first?

NCT ID NCT05306548

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at two treatment paths for carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes numbness and pain in the hand. One group gets up to two steroid injections first, then surgery only if needed. The other group goes straight to surgery. Researchers want to see if both approaches work equally well one year later. About 258 adults with mild to moderate symptoms are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akershus University Hospital

    Lørenskog, Akershus, 1461, Norway

  • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Martina Hansens Hospital

    Sandvika, Norway

  • Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital

    Oslo, 0319, Norway

  • Department of Rheumatology, Martina Hansens Hospital

    Sandvika, Norway

  • Department of Surgery and Anesthesiology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital

    Oslo, Norge, 1450, Norway

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