Ultrasound-guided injection using normal saline vs 5% dextrose in mild to moderate pain and tingling of wrist

Comparative efficacy of ultrasound-guided median nerve hydrodissection using Normal Saline versus 5% Dextrose in mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110673

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G55- Nerve root and plexus compressionsin diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: 5% Dextrose: Median Nerve Hydrodissection using 3-5 ml of 5% Dextrose under ultrasound guidance Control Intervention1: Normal Saline: Median Nerve Hydro dissection using 5 ml of Normal

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinical and Electrophysiological diagnosis of CTS

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe CTS, Prior median nerve injection or surgery, Systemic neuropathy, Pregnancy, coagulopathy, infection, AIN entrapment neuropathy, Pronator syndrome

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Decrease in BCTQ scores which contains 2 components- Symptom Severity Scale and Functional Status ScaleTimepoint: 1,3 and 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NCS studies - decreased Distal Motor Latency and Sensory peak latency, increased Sensory Conduction VelocityTimepoint: 1, 3 and 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr G SAMBI REDDY

ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

sambireddy57@yahoo.com8919421226

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026