European journal of neurology : the official journal of the European Federation of Neurological Societies
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Gabapentin for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
Based on its efficacy in treating neuropathic pain, gabapentin may be effective for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin for symptom relief in CTS. ⋯ Gabapentin did not produce a significant reduction in symptom severity compared with placebo over an eight-week period.