Ultrasound peek at carpal tunnel nerves: diabetes link explored
NCT ID NCT07433166
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses ultrasound to measure the size and blood flow of the median nerve in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare findings between diabetic and non-diabetic patients to see if diabetes affects nerve changes. The goal is to better understand the condition, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * clinically and electrophysiologically confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome * symptom duration \> 3 months * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * previous wrist surgery * cervical radiculopathy * inflammatory arthritis * pregnancy
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Conditions
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