Steroid shot vs. night splint for carpal tunnel with arthritis
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This study compares two common treatments—a corticosteroid injection or a wrist splint worn at night—for people who have carpal tunnel syndrome along with a rheumatic disease (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus). The goal is to see which works better for relieving symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed by a specialist and also have a rheumatic disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or similar).
- Your carpal tunnel symptoms have lasted at least 6 weeks.
- You have not had any treatment for the current episode on the side that bothers you most.
- You are not planning surgery for carpal tunnel in the next 6 months.
- You have not had a steroid injection in your wrist in the past 6 months.
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