Simple nerve stretches may boost carpal tunnel relief
NCT ID NCT06882707
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding nerve mobilization exercises to standard ultrasound therapy helps people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 86 adults aged 20-55 took part. Researchers measured pain, hand strength, and nerve size before and after three weeks of treatment. The goal was to see if the combined approach improves symptoms and nerve health more than ultrasound alone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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86 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with mild-to-moderate CTS on the dominant hand, based on the electrodiagnostic examination. * Aged 20-55 years. * Consent to receive the described treatment. * Lasting symptoms at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * A systemic inflammatory disease. * Any disease that can cause polyneuropathy, for example, diabetes mellitus. * A cognitive disorder. * Receiving psychotherapy. * A pacemaker. * Any disease that can affect the central nervous system. * Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery history
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Turkey, 43050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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