A Comparative Study between Five Percent Dextrose-Water Solution and Triamcinolone in Intracarpal Injection for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : randomized double-blinded controlled trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20221020001

Enrollment

Registered

2022-10-20

Start date

2022-11-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Intracarpal Injection for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome, Triamcinolone acetonide, 5%Dextrose water, Intracarpal injection

Interventions

Intracarpal injection with 5%Dextrose water solution 5ml , without nerve hydrodissection,Triamcinolone 40mg/1ml dilute with NSS 4ml(Total 5ml) Intracarpal injection,without nerve hydrodissection,

Experimental Drug,Active Comparator Drug

5%Dextrose water,Triamcinolone acetonide 40mg

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome 2.Confirmed diagnosis by nerve conduction study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Allergy to 5%Dextrose-water or Triamcinolone acetonide 2.Thenar atrophy 3.Prior carpal tunnel decompressive surgery 4.Inflammatory joint disease 5.Diabetes mellitus 6.Thyroid disorder 7.Pregnancy 8.Cancer 9.Cervical radiculopathy 10.Thoracic outlet syndrome 11.Previous corticosteroid injection 12.Infection at injected area

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Boston carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire at 1,3 and 6 month after intervention symptom severity scale and functional status scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Semmes-weinstein monofilament at 1,3 and 6 month after intervention Force(g),Two-point disclimination at 1,3 and 6 month after intervention distance in mm,Grip strength at 1,3 and 6 month after intervention gram,Nerve conduction study at 3 and 6 month after intervention distal sensory latency,Nerve conduction study at 3 and 6 month after intervention distal motor latency	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactKittipot Surasit

Thammasat university hospital

ktpsurasit@gmail.com0877971614

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026