CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS)

This study compares two injection treatments—cortisone and saline—for people with carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition causing wrist pain and numbness. About 90 adults will receive one of the injections plus exercise therapy. Researchers will measure nerve function, pain, and wris…

This study compares two common treatments for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: osteopathic manipulation (a hands-on therapy) and wearing a wrist brace at night. Ten adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and followed for 10 weeks. Researchers will use M…

This study tests if releasing an extra ligament in the forearm during carpal tunnel surgery helps people feel better than the standard surgery alone. About 110 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. The goal is to see w…

This study tests a gel called DYNAVISC to see if it reduces pain after a second surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. About 50 adults with ongoing or returning hand pain will take part. Half will get standard surgery plus the gel around the nerve, and the other half will get standa…

This study compares two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: rest splints and high-intensity laser therapy, both added to standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure pain, hand function, nerve health, and grip strength in 78 adults aged 18-75. The goal is to find which …

This study tests whether teaching people about how pain works (pain neuroscience education) can reduce symptoms like pain and numbness in mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. About 48 adults with confirmed CTS will receive this education along with standard home exercises and…

This study looks at two different hand therapies for carpal tunnel syndrome—paraffin wax and shockwave therapy (ESWT). Researchers will measure nerve thickness, nerve activity, pain levels, and quality of life in 60 adults aged 30-60. The goal is to see which treatment works bett…

This study looks at whether adding neck and upper back exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Sixty adults with the condition will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy alone, the other…

This study compares two hands-on treatments—kinesiotaping (a special tape) and peloidotherapy (mud packs)—plus home exercises, against exercises alone for people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 90 adults will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is …

This study looks at 84 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if ultrasound measurements of the median nerve match up with how well they can feel touch on their fingers. Researchers will compare nerve size and appearance on ultrasound with tests like distinguishing sharp from …

This study looks at how the constant vibration from tattoo machines may damage nerves in the hands of tattoo artists. Researchers will test touch, strength, and sensation in 20 tattoo artists and compare them to 20 people who don't use vibrating tools. The goal is to understand i…

This pilot study aims to understand a specific muscle response in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will use a technique called myography to measure a brief loss of muscle strength that happens when the skin over the wrist is stimulated. The study involves 25 adults…