Injection vs. surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: an ultrasound-guided injection and a surgery to take pressure off the median nerve. It aims to see which one provides better relief for symptoms like numbness and tingling.
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Who can take part
- You have numbness, tingling, or pain in your thumb, index, middle, or ring finger for more than 3 months.
- A nerve test has confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome (mild, moderate, or severe).
- You have not had a steroid injection in the wrist in the last 6 months.
- You have never had carpal tunnel surgery before.
- You do not have certain other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, or an active infection.
- You are not pregnant and do not take daily anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids.
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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