Carpal tunnel surgery with local anesthesia, with or without nerve block
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving pain control during carpal tunnel release surgery: local anesthesia alone versus local anesthesia plus a targeted nerve block. It may help find the safest and most comfortable option for people having carpal tunnel surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have carpal tunnel confirmed by a nerve test (nerve conduction study)
- Have symptoms that fit carpal tunnel and are suitable for surgery
- Not have carpal tunnel that has come back before (recurrent carpal tunnel)
- Do not have other nerve problems besides carpal tunnel (peripheral neuropathy)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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