Laser light may help heal nerves in carpal tunnel syndrome
NCT ID NCT07714720
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether low-level laser therapy, when added to standard physiotherapy, can improve nerve healing in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants receive either real or sham laser sessions three times a week for four weeks. The researchers measure nerve function, nerve structure, and a blood marker of nerve repair to see if the laser boosts recovery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- photobiomodulation (low-level laser therapy) using an 830 nm laser device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a non-invasive way to improve nerve healing and reduce symptoms in people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The laser may not provide added benefit over standard physiotherapy.
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Conditions
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University of Lahore Hospital
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