Dextrose injection vs. dextrose with steroid for carpal tunnel
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a common steroid (methylprednisolone) to a dextrose (sugar water) injection works better than dextrose alone for carpal tunnel syndrome. Both treatments are injected into the wrist to reduce pain and numbness.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome that is not caused by another condition.
- You have not had wrist surgery, a wrist injury in the last 2 years, or an injection or physical therapy for your wrist in the last 6 months.
- You do not have diabetes, thyroid disease, or an inflammatory rheumatic condition like rheumatoid arthritis.
- You are not pregnant and are able to follow the study instructions.
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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