Laser vs. splints: which eases carpal tunnel pain best?

NCT ID NCT07294157

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

Summary

This study compares two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: resting splints and high-intensity laser therapy, both added to standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure pain, hand function, nerve signals, and grip strength in 78 adults aged 18-75. The goal is to see which approach works better for easing symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

High-intensity laser therapy and rest splints

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that adding high-intensity laser therapy to standard physical therapy provides better pain relief and hand function than rest splints for carpal tunnel syndrome.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 78 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study compares two common treatments, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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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.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Afyonkarahisar Health Science University

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    Afyonkarahisar, 0300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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  • Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences Unıversity

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    Afyonkarahisar, 0300, Turkey (Türkiye)