Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have had tingling, numbness, or pain in the hand (in the area controlled by the median nerve) that occurs at night, with certain positions, or with movement, lasting for more than 3 months.
• People whose carpal tunnel syndrome has been confirmed as mild, moderate, or severe through nerve conduction or electrical testing.
• People who have numbness, reduced sensation, or weakness in the thumb-side muscles of the hand in the area controlled by the median nerve.
• People who have had a positive result on either the Phalen test (a wrist-bending test) and/or the Tinel sign (a tapping test over the wrist) performed by a doctor.

Who may not be able to join:

• People whose symptoms may be caused by a different condition, such as a pinched nerve in the neck, widespread nerve damage, nerve problems around the shoulder, or compression at the collarbone area.
• People who have had an injection into the carpal tunnel area in the past 6 months.
• People who have noticeable muscle wasting at the base of the thumb.
• People who have previously had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.
• People who regularly take anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen) or steroid medications.
• People who are pregnant.
• People who have been diagnosed with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, or polymyositis.
• People who have been diagnosed with cancer.
• People who currently have an active infection.

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.