Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: open versus ultrasound-guided
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of performing carpal tunnel release surgery: the standard open technique and a method using ultrasound to guide the surgeon. The goal is to see if one approach leads to better results, and you will be assigned to one of the two methods.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by a nerve test (EMG) within the last 6 months.
- You must have already tried non-surgical treatments (like wrist splints or medication) without enough relief.
- You have not had surgery on the same wrist before.
- You do not have any other nerve damage in the arm (like from an injury or neuropathy).
Quick eligibility check
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