Could a fruit compound ease carpal tunnel pain?
NCT ID NCT05416515
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether the drug fisetin, found naturally in fruits, can safely reduce symptoms of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty adults took fisetin capsules for two days, then again a month later. Researchers measured changes in symptom severity and hand function using a standard questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fisetin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new, short-course treatment to ease symptoms and improve hand function in carpal tunnel syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. Fisetin is not yet proven effective for this condition.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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