Testing laser therapy to treat carpal tunnel syndrome

This trial is testing high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) as a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition where a nerve in your wrist gets compressed and causes pain, numbness, or weakness in your hand. Researchers want to see if this non-invasive laser treatment, used alongside a wrist splint, can reduce your pain, strengthen your grip, and help the nerve heal. They'll measure how well it works by checking your symptoms, hand strength, and nerve function at different points over three months.

While wrist splints and physical therapy are standard treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, doctors and patients need better options. This treatment is used in some clinics already, but there haven't been enough rigorous, well-designed studies to prove whether it truly works, so this research aims to provide solid evidence.