Comparing injections and night splints for carpal tunnel with rheumatic disease
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This study compares two common early treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome in people who also have a rheumatic disease (like arthritis): a corticosteroid injection versus wearing a splint at night. It aims to see which option works better at relieving symptoms and improving hand function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have carpal tunnel syndrome (numbness/tingling in your hand) caused by a rheumatic disease like arthritis.
- Your symptoms have lasted at least six weeks, and you haven't started any treatment for this episode yet.
- You haven't had a steroid injection in your wrist in the past six months.
- You haven't taken strong pain medications (opioids) or nerve pain pills (like gabapentin) in the past two weeks.
- You are not planning surgery for carpal tunnel within the next six months, and you are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
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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