CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

This study tested three ways to inject a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) around the nerve in the wrist to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel received one of three injection methods: guided by ultrasound or a blind technique. The goal wa…

This study tested two ways of performing nerve-mobilization exercises in 56 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome. One group did the exercises from the neck down to the hand, and the other group did them from the hand up to the neck. The goal was to see which sequence better reduced…

This study tested whether adding a physiotherapy technique called neural mobilization to ibuprofen arginine pills reduces pain more than the pills alone in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 76 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. Researchers measured pain using a stan…

This study tested two ultrasound-guided injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: one using a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) and the other using a common steroid. 53 adults with moderate carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduced symptoms like pa…

This small pilot study looked at whether osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) can help people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Ten participants received OMT along with standard care. Researchers measured changes in nerve stiffness and hand function using ultrasound…

This study tested two physical therapy methods—pulsed ultrasound and pulsed shortwave diathermy—in 40 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. All participants wore a wrist splint and did exercises, plus one of the two treatments. Researchers measured hand symptoms, p…

This study looked at whether specific hand exercises can reduce stiffness in the nerve and tendon affected by carpal tunnel syndrome. 91 people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel did daily exercises for three weeks. Early results suggest that nerve and tendon gliding exercises m…

This study tested whether the drug fisetin can safely reduce symptoms of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty adults with numbness or tingling in their hand took part. Researchers measured changes in symptom severity and hand function using a standard questionnaire.

This study tested whether an injection of a lab-made protein (rhFGF1) can safely reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Twenty-four adults with mild to moderate symptoms received the injection and were followed for six months. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether adding nerve exercises and gabapentin to ibuprofen reduces pain from carpal tunnel syndrome better than ibuprofen alone. 129 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to find a more effective way to manage pain and improve hand funct…

This study compared two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: a combination of the drug gabapentin plus nerve mobilization exercises versus gabapentin alone. Researchers measured pain levels and hand function in 72 participants. The goal was to see if adding physical therapy tec…

This study tested whether a type of electrical stimulation called Russian current can improve hand grip strength and daily hand function in people recovering from carpal tunnel release surgery. Fifty-two adults with hand weakness after surgery received the therapy. Researchers me…

This study tested a minimally invasive procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome that uses ultrasound to guide a needle that releases pressure on the nerve. 40 adults with persistent symptoms despite other treatments took part. The goal was to see if the procedure reduces pain, improv…

This study tested whether a newer numbing method called WALANT (injecting numbing medicine directly into the wrist) works as well as the standard axillary block (numbing the whole arm) for carpal tunnel release surgery. 130 adults having endoscopic carpal tunnel release took part…

This study looked at whether doing nerve gliding exercises on both hands together works better than only the affected hand for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 28 adults completed the trial. Researchers measured symptom severity and light touch sensation to compare the two app…

This study looked at how well physiotherapy, two different pain medications (ibuprofen arginine and gabapentin), and no treatment at all reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. About 196 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The goal …

This study looked at whether dry needling, a technique that uses thin needles to release tight muscles, can reduce pain and improve wrist movement in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and hand function in 78 adults. T…

This study tested whether a specific physiotherapy technique (nerve mobilization) or the painkiller ibuprofen arginine works better for reducing pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 117 adults with the condition were assigned to one of three groups: physiotherapy, ibuprofe…

This study tested two types of injections for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: one with a common steroid (betamethasone) and one with a simple sugar solution (5% dextrose). Thirty adults with hand numbness, tingling, and pain for at least 3 months received an …

This study looked at whether a physical therapy technique can reduce pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome, compared to receiving no treatment. 74 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The main goal was to measure pain changes using a standard pain scale.

This study tested whether a simple hand and wrist stretching technique (called neural mobilization) works better than the drug gabapentin or no treatment for reducing pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 126 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The main goal was …

This study tested a new way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance during a quick office procedure. 149 adults with persistent symptoms had the surgery without going to a hospital. Results showed significant symptom improvement and most people returned to norma…

This study tested whether taking over-the-counter ibuprofen or doing specific nerve stretches (called neural mobilization) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 123 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel were assigned to one of three groups…

This completed study looked at 60 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if pain sensitivity is linked to ultrasound and nerve test results. Researchers measured pressure pain thresholds and used a central sensitization questionnaire. The goal was to find possible cutoff value…

This study tested whether ultrasound can measure the movement of tendons and nerves inside the wrist. Researchers compared 257 people with and without carpal tunnel syndrome. The goal was to see if ultrasound can detect differences in tissue thickness and motion, which may help u…

This study looked at whether using walking aids like canes or walkers can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome in adults undergoing rehabilitation. Researchers checked 30 patients before and after using these devices using questionnaires and nerve tests. The goal was to understand if t…

This study looked at 46 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if different ultrasound measurements of the median nerve match their symptoms and nerve test results. Researchers measured nerve size and appearance at several points in the wrist and compared them to pain levels a…

This study looked at how different levels of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affect people's ability to do daily activities and participate in life. Researchers measured quality of life, hand function, and symptoms in 156 adults with CTS. The goal was to better understand the real-w…

This study looked at medical records of 721 Russian patients who had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome to see how many also have a rare inherited nerve disease called hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. The goal was to measure how common this disease is in that group. No treat…