Simple shot vs. guided shot: which works better for carpal tunnel?

NCT ID NCT06725420

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two ways to give steroid injections for mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: one guided by ultrasound into the wrist, and one into the buttock muscle. 63 adults with symptoms like numbness and pain were followed to see which method improved pain, hand function, and strength better. The goal is to find a simpler, effective first-line treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: steroid injection
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simpler intramuscular injection works as well as a guided local injection for carpal tunnel syndrome, offering a more accessible treatment option.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 63 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Possible side effects include nerve injury, bleeding, infection, or temporary pain flare.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS) CHRONIC PAIN

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Locations

Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital

Konya, 42060, Turkey (Türkiye)

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