New study uses ultrasound to uncover hidden nerve changes in diabetic patients with carpal tunnel

NCT ID NCT06933511

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed observational study looked at 84 people to understand how diabetic polyneuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) changes the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used advanced ultrasound techniques, including shear wave elastography and microvascular imaging, to measure nerve stiffness, size, and blood flow. They also assessed hand function and symptoms using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to see how diabetes and carpal tunnel together affect the nerve and hand function.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better understand how diabetes-related nerve damage affects carpal tunnel syndrome, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment planning.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly lead to new therapies. The results may not apply to all patients with these conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome diabetic neuropathy diabetic polyneuropathy median nerve neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)