Can dry needling ease carpal tunnel pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06358326
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding dry needling to standard exercises helps people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 78 adults received either exercises alone or exercises plus dry needling for 3 weeks. Researchers measured pain, wrist movement, and hand function to see if dry needling provides extra relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dry needling
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to ease pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may be biased. Dry needling may not work better than exercises alone, and it can cause temporary soreness or bruising.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pursaklar State Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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