Perineural injection with 5% dextrose (D5W).: Group 1: Perineural injection with 5% dextrose (D5W).
Local ozone injection: Group 2: Local ozone injection
Local glucocorticoid injection (dexamethasone).: Group 3: Local glucocorticoid injection (dexamethasone).
Study summary
This study aims to compare the efficacy and outcomes of perineural injection with 5% dextrose, local ozone and glucocorticoid injection in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18-65 years with a clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome .
* Clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , as classified by Bland neurophysiological classification scale: Mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : Slow Distal Sensory Latency(≥3.6 ms), Normal Distal Motor Latency(\< 4.5 ms)
* Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : Slow Distal Sensory Latency (≥ 3.6 ms), Slow Distal Motor Latency (4.5 - 6.4 ms)
* Failure to respond to conservative treatments (e.g., splinting, activity modification, or oral medications) for at least 6 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal.
* Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome requiring surgical intervention, as defined by the Bland neurophysiological classification scale: Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Absent Distal Sensory Latency and Slow Distal Motor Latency (4.5 - 6.4 ms)
* Previous corticosteroid injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome within the last 6 months.
* History of wrist trauma, surgery or anatomical abnormalities.
* Systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction or rheumatoid arthritis.
* Pregnancy or lactation.
* Contraindications to any of the study interventions (e.g., allergy to glucocorticoids or ozone).
* Infection at wrist.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
We use cookies to analyse site traffic and improve your experience. With your consent, we may also use cookies for advertising. You can change your choice at any time.