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Can dry needling ease carpal tunnel pain? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06358326

Symptom relief Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding dry needling to standard exercises helps people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 78 adults received either exercises alone or exercises plus dry needling for 3 weeks. Researchers measured pain, wrist movement, and hand function to see if dry needling provides extra relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to ease pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may be biased. Dry needling may not work better than exercises alone, and it can cause temporary soreness or bruising.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

78 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Volunteering to participate in the study. 2. Being between the ages of 18-65. 3. Being diagnosed with mild or moderate stage CTS as a result of the electroneurophysiological test. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having additional neurological, rheumatological and orthopedic disorders. 2. Having had previous hand surgery. 3. Having an additional acute neck, shoulder, elbow and hand problem. 4. Having a BMI of 40 kg/m2 and above. 5. Being pregnant. 6. As a result of the electroneurophysiological test, the data related to the median nerve are at a severe level.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome Facial Pain myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Carpal tunnel syndrome Dry needling Myofacial pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pursaklar State Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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