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Sound waves and gel may ease wrist pain in breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT06538818

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether applying ultrasound with a hyaluronic acid gel to the wrist could help women who developed carpal tunnel syndrome from hormone therapy after mastectomy. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received the ultrasound gel treatment plus standard physical therapy, and the other received only standard therapy. The goal was to see if the gel treatment improved nerve function, pain, grip strength, and daily hand use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hyaluronic acid-containing gel
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to reduce pain and improve hand function for women with carpal tunnel syndrome after breast cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is a short-term addition to standard therapy, not a standalone cure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 55 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range between 40-55 years. * Female patients will participate in the study. * All patients will have hormonal therapy at least for 6 weeks. * All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. * Patient referred from physician by carpal tunnel syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * -Marked lymphedema. * Steroid injection for CTS. * Thrombosis propensity. * Cervical radiculopathy. * Brachial plexopathy

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Conditions

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carpal tunnel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Mastectomy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    Cairo, Egypt

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