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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome have no specific cause, although any/all of the following may serve as a contributing factor:
- Frequent, repetitive, small movements with the hands (such as with typing or using a keyboard)
- Frequent, repetitive, grasping movements with the hands (such as with sports and certain physical activities)
- Joint or bone disease (i.e., arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Hormonal or metabolic changes (i.e., menopause, pregnancy, thyroid imbalance)
- Changes in blood-sugar levels (may be seen with type 2 diabetes)
- Other conditions or injuries of the wrist (i.e., strain, sprain, dislocation, break, or swelling and inflammation)
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.