Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Infiltration: Comparison Between the Manual Method and a Robot-As… (NCT07334964) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Infiltration: Comparison Between the Manual Method and a Robot-Assisted Method
France20 participantsStarted 2025-11-25
Plain-language summary
This study aims to assess the feasibility, safety, and accuracy of a robotic arm-assisted carpal tunnel injection in comparison with the conventional ultrasound-guided method, prior to conducting a larger-scale study.
The use of a robotic arm to maintain the ultrasound probe in position could provide valuable assistance to the physician. The procedure would no longer require the involvement of a third person in addition to the physician. To date, no study has compared these two approaches.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years.
. Clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
. Indication for corticosteroid injection as determined by investigator.
. Moderate to severe carpal tunnel syndrome defined by a pain score on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥ 4 (at baseline and on day 0).
. Signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Known allergy to corticosteroids or povidone-iodine (Betadine)
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?
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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
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Comparison of the variation of the VAS scale on the Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Injection between the Manual Method and a Robot-Assisted Method
Timeframe: This outcome is measured on the day of the intervention (Day 0) after randomization and a month after the intervention (Day 28)