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The Effect of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Phenotyping on Response to Treatment

50 participantsStarted 2026-10-27

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) phenotyping on responsiveness to clinical interventions in individuals with CTS.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with CTS * Being suitable for the neuropathic pain phenotype * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having systemic inflammatory disease * Having a disease that may cause polyneuropathy such as diabetes mellitus * Having a pacemaker * Having a disease affecting the central nervous system * Having cervical radiculopathy * History of previous operation or local steroid injection due to CTS * Hypersensitivity to heat and cold

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

Numerical Rating Scale

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire - Symptom Severity Scale

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire - Functional Status Scale

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ)

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07754708

SponsorKutahya Health Sciences University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-10-27

Contact for this trial

Emrah Afsar, Phd

5062527008 emrah.afsar@ksbu.edu.tr

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Numerical Rating Scale

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire - Symptom Severity Scale

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire - Functional Status Scale

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ)

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks