Comparison of Injection Techniques in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (NCT07105540) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Comparison of Injection Techniques in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Turkey (Türkiye)53 participantsStarted 2025-08-05
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of ultrasound-guided hydrodissection with 5% dextrose and perineural corticosteroid injection on the clinical parameters of carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as to evaluate the long-term efficacy of these treatments.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with unilateral moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) confirmed by an electrophysiological study within the last 6 months
* Presence of at least one of the following symptoms lasting more than one month:
* Paresthesia/dysesthesia accompanied by weakness and clumsiness in the hand, worsened by repetitive wrist use or sleep, and relieved by postural correction or shaking of the hand
* Numbness due to sensory disturbance in the median nerve (MN) distribution
* Thenar muscle weakness with atrophy
* Positive Tinel's sign or Phalen's test
* Pain intensity of ≥4 out of 10 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) prior to treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of previous wrist surgery, polyneuropathy, brachial plexopathy, or thoracic outlet syndrome
* Presence of systemic infection
* Pregnancy
* Prior corticosteroid injection for CTS
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
Timeframe: At baseline, at Month 1,3,6 (Visit 1,2,3)