Laser therapy offers new hope for wrist pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT07414069
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Eighty adults will receive either real or sham laser treatment, plus a wrist splint. Researchers will measure pain, nerve function, and ultrasound images over three months to see if the laser provides real relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Clinical symptoms consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome * Electrophysiologically confirmed mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome * Ability to comply with the study protocol and follow-up assessments * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe carpal tunnel syndrome on electrophysiological examination * Previous surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome * Local causes of carpal tunnel syndrome (e.g., mass lesions, ganglion cysts, tumors) * Systemic conditions associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, acromegaly) * History of corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome within the last 6 months * Presence of polyneuropathy, radiculopathy, or other upper extremity peripheral nerve disorders * Contraindications to electrophysiological testing or laser therapy * Inability to complete follow-up assessments
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Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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