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Ultrasound-Guided injections may offer superior pain relief for common arm conditions

NCT ID NCT07692516

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three treatments for shoulder impingement and carpal tunnel syndrome: ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections, standard injections guided by touch, and oral pain medication. Researchers want to see which approach provides the best long-term pain relief, improves arm function, and is most cost-effective. About 225 adults with moderate to severe pain will be followed for six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
corticosteroid injection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish ultrasound-guided injections as a more effective and cost-saving treatment for common shoulder and wrist pain in primary care.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with 225 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The injection carries typical risks like infection or nerve damage, and the benefit over standard care may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia carpal tunnel syndrome musculoskeletal system disorder shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS) PAIN MANAGEMENT SUBACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Atención Primaria (IDIAP Jordi Gol)

    Lleida, Lleida, 25100, Spain

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