U.S., April 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06934187) titled 'Carpal Tunnel Release Efficacy Trial' on April 11.
Brief Summary: Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent condition that affects 2.7% of the population, especially women. It arises due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist and is linked to factors like diabetes, obesity, and physical workload. Non-surgical treatments such as splinting and corticosteroid injections are often the first approach for mild to moderate CTS but show mixed long-term results. Surgical intervention, carpal tunnel release (CTR), is frequently necessary and has a success rate of 75-88%. CTR is a safe procedure, but like any surgery, it...