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New study probes hidden pain in carpal tunnel syndrome

NCT ID NCT06043141

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 60 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if pain sensitivity is linked to nerve ultrasound and electrical nerve tests. Researchers measured pain thresholds and used questionnaires to assess central sensitization. The goal was to find better ways to understand and measure pain in this condition.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand and measure pain sensitization in carpal tunnel syndrome, potentially improving diagnosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that does not test a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients and need confirmation in larger trials.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with CTS

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical and electrodiagnostic findings * Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant history of diabetes, systemic inflammatory disease, active infection and malignancy * Having a disease with neuropathic pain such as polyneuropathy, radiculopathy,multiple sclerosis * Not agreeing to participate in the study * History of surgery due to CTS

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Carpal tunnel syndrome Central sensitisation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sultan Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey (Türkiye)

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