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Heat-Sensing cameras may spot carpal tunnel syndrome without needles

NCT ID NCT07699289

Diagnosis Sponsor: Mahidol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Participants

About 144 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

patient suspected CTS

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or more * Were referred to the department of rehabilitation for electrodiagnostic evaluation of the disease not involved in the index hand * The hand of interest has cumulative score of less than 12 from CTS-6 scale Exclusion Criteria: * History of hand surgery in the index hand * Having a condition which may alter surface temperature of the hand, for example, infection, scar in the interested area, arthritis, other peripheral neuropathy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled thyroid disease, stroke, and vascular disease * Having hand deformities that render collecting DITI information to calculate the parameters of interest impossible, for example, amputation of any part of the hand * Current medication affecting sympathetic tone * Severe tremors or inability to maintain standardized positioning * Electrodiagnosis result other than normal or carpal tunnel syndrome in the hand of interest

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Conditions

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

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