Carpal tunnel showdown: shots or knife?
NCT ID NCT05306548
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two treatment plans for carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes hand numbness and pain. One plan starts with up to two steroid injections, then offers surgery if needed. The other plan goes straight to surgery. About 258 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will be followed for two years to see which approach works better.
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Locations
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Akershus University Hospital
Lørenskog, Akershus, 1461, Norway
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Martina Hansens Hospital
Sandvika, Norway
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Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Oslo, 0319, Norway
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Department of Rheumatology, Martina Hansens Hospital
Sandvika, Norway
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Department of Surgery and Anesthesiology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Oslo, Norge, 1450, Norway