New ultrasound technique could ease carpal tunnel pain without major surgery
NCT ID NCT02514317
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a minimally invasive procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance. 40 patients who did not get better with standard treatments received the procedure. Researchers measured pain, hand function, quality of life, and how quickly patients could return to work.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percutaneous treatment (procedure) and ultrasound (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive, faster-recovery option for carpal tunnel syndrome patients who haven't improved with standard treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small phase 2 trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure still carries risks like nerve damage or infection, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital
Caen, 14000, France
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