New needle combo may ease carpal tunnel pain without surgery

This study tests if combining two needle-based treatments works better than either alone for carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatments are a needle release of a wrist ligament and a dextrose (sugar water) injection around the nerve. The study will include 102 adults with moderate to severe symptoms lasting at least 3 months. Participants will be followed for up to 6 months to measure pain, function, and nerve size.