Testing 4-AP for carpal tunnel syndrome
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a medication called 4-AP (also known as dalfampridine or Ampyra) as a possible treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. It aims to see if taking this pill twice a day for six weeks can improve symptoms without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have carpal tunnel syndrome that was not caused by an injury.
- You do not have any other nerve problem that could affect your hands (like cubital tunnel syndrome or a pinched nerve in your neck).
- You had a nerve test (electrodiagnostic study) for your carpal tunnel within the last six months.
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You are able to take the study pill twice a day for six weeks and attend all study visits.
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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