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New ultrasound technique could ease carpal tunnel pain without major surgery

NCT ID NCT02514317

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a minimally invasive procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance. 40 patients who did not get better with standard treatments received the procedure. Researchers measured pain, hand function, quality of life, and how quickly patients could return to work.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
percutaneous treatment (procedure) and ultrasound (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive, faster-recovery option for carpal tunnel syndrome patients who haven't improved with standard treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small phase 2 trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure still carries risks like nerve damage or infection, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Jan 2012

Finished

Apr 2013

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient older than 18 years who signed the informed consent. * Patient with an Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * patient has already undergone surgery of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome * Patient with contra-indications to anesthesia (heart failure, kidney, liver). * Pregnant women * alcoholics in weaning period * Patient whose consent is altered or unable to get a safety procedure * Patient with contra-indication to lidocaine * Patient with contra-indication for the realization of ultrasound endoscopy (carpal tunnel syndrome secondary or anastomosis between the median and ulnar nerves: anastomosis Berritini)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital

    Caen, 14000, France

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