New ultrasound procedure could free patients from carpal tunnel pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT05675046

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

Summary

This study tested a new way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance to perform the release procedure right in the doctor's office. 149 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome who had not improved with other treatments took part. The goal was to see if this office-based approach could safely reduce symptoms and speed up return to daily activities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
UltraGuideCTR device (ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive, office-based option for carpal tunnel release, potentially reducing recovery time and avoiding hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This was a single-arm study without a comparison group, so results may not prove superiority over standard surgery. Long-term outcomes and rare complications need further study.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bluegrass Orthopaedics

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

  • Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States

  • New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

    New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States

  • Orthopedic Associates

    Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547, United States

  • The Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States

  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States

  • Vero Orthopaedics

    Vero Beach, Florida, 32960, United States

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