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ArticleJournal of orthopaedics2025

Short-term clinical outcomes of mirogabalin for carpal tunnel syndrome: A single-center retrospective pilot study.

Nobuaki Suzuki, Takuya Yoda, Masato Nakadai, Takehito Takano, Takeo Oinuma, Hiroyuki Kawashima

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Article in Journal of orthopaedics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 authors.

Nobuaki SuzukiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, 754 Asahimachi-dori Ichibancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 951-8520, Japan.
Takuya YodaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, 754 Asahimachi-dori Ichibancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 951-8520, Japan.
Masato NakadaiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, 754 Asahimachi-dori Ichibancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 951-8520, Japan.
Takehito TakanoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, 754 Asahimachi-dori Ichibancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 951-8520, Japan.
Takeo OinumaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Sado General Hospital, 161 Chigusa, Sado City, Niigata, 952-1209, Japan.
Hiroyuki KawashimaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, 754 Asahimachi-dori Ichibancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 951-8520, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aims & objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition caused by compression of the median nerve, leading to neuropathic pain such as numbness and nocturnal discomfort, thus impacting daily life. Mirogabalin besylate (MGB), a novel gabapentinoid, shows promise for neuropathic pain, but its efficacy in CTS remains unclear.Therefore, this pilot study aimed to evaluate the short-term clinical outcomes of MGB for CTS. Materials & methods: This retrospective observational study examined 21 patients with CTS who received MGB between April 2022 and March 2023. Evaluations included the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Instrument (CTSI), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and 12 weeks after treatment. The primary outcome was the change in CTSI-total. Secondary outcomes included CTSI subparts (symptom severity and functional status), Quick DASH, VAS, and adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Results: MGB led to significant improvement in CTSI-total (p=0.022), with medium standardized response mean (SRM) and effect size (ES). CTSI-symptom severity (p<0.01) and VAS (p<0.001) also improved, showing medium SRM and ES for CTSI and large SRM and ES for VAS. No significant changes were observed in CTSI-functional status (p=0.349) or Quick DASH (p=0.102). ADRs occurred in 42.9 % of patients, mostly mild. Conclusions: MGB demonstrated significant short-term efficacy in improving CTS symptoms and reducing pain, though mild ADRs were common. Further studies are needed to assess long-term outcomes and compare MGB with other treatments. Levels of evidence: Level IV.

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Carpal tunnel syndromeMirogabalin besylateNeuropathic painPain managementRetrospective studyShort-term outcomes

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PMID39691639
PMCPMC11648625

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