Hands-On treatment vs. night brace: which eases carpal tunnel better?

NCT ID NCT07432750

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: New York Institute of Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two treatments for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: osteopathic manipulation (hands-on therapy) and wearing a wrist brace at night. Ten adults diagnosed with carpal tunnel will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in the carpal tunnel and questionnaires to track symptoms and quality of life over 10 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: osteopathic manipulation (hands-on treatment) and wrist brace
What this could lead to: If this works, it could show that osteopathic manipulation is a good alternative to bracing for easing carpal tunnel symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not designed to prove a cure or long-term benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

New York Institute of Technology
RECRUITING

Old Westbury, New York, 11568, United States

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