Observational pilot study of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome treated with Nucleo CMP Forte™.

AIM: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a very common entrapment neuropathy characterized by pain and paresthesia in the territory of the median nerve. Although this syndrome has a considerable impact on the patient's quality of life, its medical treatment is far from optimal.

MATERIAL &

METHODS

We performed an observational study to evaluate Nucleo CMP ForteTM in patients with electromyography-confirmed, mild-moderate CTS. Pain was assessed using a visual analog scale, electromyogram and the SF-36.

RESULTS

Pain decreased significantly after 6 months. Quality of life improved significantly in the pain dimensions. No significant differences were observed in electromyographic findings. No adverse events were reported.

CONCLUSIONS

Nucleotides could prove useful for the nonsurgical treatment of CTS. Further studies are necessary to confirm this.