Blood test for carpal tunnel syndrome
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This study is looking at a protein in your blood called GDF-15 to see if it is different in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you may be eligible to join this study to help researchers understand more about the condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You must have either been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (confirmed by a doctor) or have no signs of it (for comparison).
- You cannot have diabetes, thyroid problems, or inflammatory arthritis.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot have had wrist surgery, a wrist fracture, or a steroid injection into the wrist in the last 3 months.
- You cannot have serious conditions like cancer, kidney or liver disease, or an active infection.
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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