Do steroid shots work as well for carpal tunnel in diabetics?

NCT ID NCT07433257

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will give a steroid and numbing injection to 60 people with carpal tunnel syndrome, half of whom also have type 2 diabetes. Researchers will track pain, nerve function, and hand strength for 12 weeks to see if the diabetes group recovers as well as those without diabetes. The goal is to understand if this common treatment works similarly for both groups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

triamcinolone acetonide (a corticosteroid) plus lidocaine (a local anesthetic)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that a simple injection works equally well for people with diabetes, helping guide better treatment for this group.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, just compares recovery in two groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

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