Heat-Sensing cameras may spot carpal tunnel syndrome without needles
NCT ID NCT07699289
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether a digital infrared camera, which measures skin temperature, can help diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Researchers will compare temperature patterns in the hands of people with CTS to standard electrodiagnostic tests. The goal is to see if thermography offers a simpler, non-invasive diagnostic option. Participants are adults referred for nerve testing who have not had hand surgery or conditions that alter skin temperature.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a non-invasive, quick, and painless way to help diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Thermography may not prove accurate enough to replace standard diagnostic methods.
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