Evaluating the effects of using an ancillary method for performing local injections in patients with moderate carpal tunnel syndrome

Comparison of effectiveness of ultrasound guided versus blind injection of local corticosteroid on improvement of clinical and electrodiagnostic findings in patients with moderate carpal tunnel syndrome

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201408013217N9

Enrollment

Registered

2015-01-15

Start date

2014-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: In intervention group, the trans carpal route will be determined and confirmed by an experienced physical medicine specialist using ultrasound and in-plane approach. Intervention 2: In

Treatment - Devices

Treatment - Drugs

In intervention group, the trans carpal route will be determined and confirmed by an experienced physical medicine specialist using ultrasound and in-plane approach.

In the other group, injection will be performed by approaching palmaris longus muscle without using any other devices.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria : Confirmed diagnosis of disease using EMG-NCV; Unwillingness to have surgery. Exclusion criteria : Contraindications for corticosteroid injection; tenar atrophy; surgery or local injection treatments in last six months; severe carpal tunnel syndrome in EMG-NCV; neoplastic or traumatic source of pain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
EMG-NCV criteria. Timepoint: Before study and after the injection. Method of measurement: By using EMG-NCV device.;Boston questionnare. Timepoint: Before study and after the injection. Method of measurement: By using Boston questionnare.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMojgan Zeynali

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

mojgan.zeynali@gmail.com+98 41 3337 3967

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026