Auriculotherapy to reduce pain after carpal tunnel surgery
Impact of Auriculotherapy on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Surgery for SCC. Parallel, Randomized, and Double-Blind Comparative Study
This will test whether ear acupuncture (real versus sham) reduces postoperative pain in adults having endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Clinique Bizet Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Paris and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06779812 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This prospective, double-blind, comparative trial randomizes adults undergoing outpatient endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery to receive either real auriculotherapy or a sham procedure after their operation. Pain scores and analgesic use will be recorded during the postoperative period to measure short-term pain relief and recovery. Eligible participants are adults over 20 who have not previously had auriculotherapy and who can attend follow-up visits at the participating Paris clinics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults over 20 with carpal tunnel syndrome scheduled for endoscopic surgery who have not previously received auriculotherapy and can complete study follow-up.
Not a fit: Patients under 20, those legally protected (under guardianship or curatorship), those unable to attend follow-up visits, or those who have already had auriculotherapy are unlikely to benefit from or be eligible for this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, auriculotherapy could lower postoperative pain and reduce the need for pain medications after carpal tunnel surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous small studies have shown encouraging pain reduction and quality-of-life signals with auriculotherapy in CTS and postoperative settings, but evidence remains limited and further trials are needed.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects aged over 20 years * Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome scheduled for endoscopic surgery * Patients who have never undergone auriculotherapy sessions before * No participation in another clinical study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 20 years of age * Unable to undergo medical follow-up for the study * Legally protected adult subjects, under guardianship or curatorship
Where this trial is running
Paris and 1 other locations
- Benkessou — Paris, France (Recruiting)
- Bizet Clinic — Paris, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: bouchra BENKESSOU, PM
- Email: b.benkessou@hexagone-sante-paris.fr
- Phone: 0033764486016
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.