Light therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome to help nerve recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive therapy called photobiomodulation, which uses low-level light to reduce pain and help the nerve in your wrist recover. It could be an option for people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome who want to avoid surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have carpal tunnel syndrome in only one hand, and it is mild or moderate (not severe).
- You have not had surgery or a steroid injection in that wrist within the last 3 months.
- You can attend treatment sessions 3 times a week for 4 weeks (12 visits in total).
- You do not have other conditions like diabetes, thyroid problems, or nerve damage that would affect the results.
- You are not pregnant, do not have a pacemaker, and are not taking medications that increase sensitivity to light.
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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