Could mild low-oxygen air boost nerve repair without surgery?
NCT ID NCT05848778
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether breathing short bursts of air with slightly less oxygen can help nerves in the hand heal better after injury. The therapy is non-invasive and aims to improve hand function and reduce pain. About 80 adults with severe carpal tunnel syndrome will be enrolled. The goal is to find a simpler, safer way to boost nerve repair.
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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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About 80 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2028
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- 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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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: i) sensory impairments including numbness and pain; ii) nocturnal awakening by these symptoms; iii) weakness and wasting of the thenar musculature and, iv) loss of hand dexterity. v) Motor unit loss greater than 2 SD below the mean for the age group Exclusion Criteria: i) Chronic lung or cardiac disease ii) Other nerve disorders, previous carpal tunnel release or systemic illness including diabetes
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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