RepurpOS

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Disease intelligence for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 136 alterations and 146 ranked therapeutics from curated public databases.

US DALYs4.08MWHO GHE 2021 · all ages
Global DALYs45.69MWHO GHE 2021 · worldwide
US mortality12.5K deaths/yrWHO GHE 2021
Global mortality110.0K deaths/yrWHO GHE 2021 · worldwide
Spontaneous remissionMild CTS: spontaneous resolution in 30-40% within 12 months without treatment; moderate-severe: <5% spontaneous…
Best-intervention remissionSurgical decompression (carpal tunnel release, CTR): 90% symptom resolution at 12 months; 85% satisfaction at 5 years…
Gap sizeSmall — surgery is highly effective; the question is appropriate timing and selecting patients for non-surgical…
Primary barrierpractice/framing
Full remission profile →

Disease overview

Alterations
136
Molecular (A)
100
Clinical (B–E)
36
Direct drugs
41
Via biomarker
105
Natural agents
0
Natural products
17
Merged ranked
146
With trial/literature evidence
25

Sources: Open Targets, HPO, ClinicalTrials.gov, DGIdb, ChEMBL, PubMed Literature, Seeds, Examine.com · Pipeline phase 7 · Updated 2026-07-06

Remission & chronicity

Spontaneous remission
Mild CTS: spontaneous resolution in 30-40% within 12 months without treatment; moderate-severe: <5% spontaneous resolution; pregnancy-related CTS resolves in 80% post-delivery
Best-intervention remission
Surgical decompression (carpal tunnel release, CTR): 90% symptom resolution at 12 months; 85% satisfaction at 5 years; superior to splinting at 6 months (SEVIORAL trial); corticosteroid injection: 75% improvement at 4 weeks, 50% at 6 months, 20% at 12 months
Drug-free remission
Relapse after remission
Chronicity
Gap size
Small — surgery is highly effective; the question is appropriate timing and selecting patients for non-surgical management
Primary barrier
practice/framing
Barrier detail: Surgery is underused in some health systems where patients are kept on conservative management (splinting, cortisone) for years with progressive nerve damage; conversely, overused in mild cases where non-surgical management could suffice; ergonomic intervention is chronically under-addressed

Last SoC change: 2016 — AAOS CTS guideline updated; surgical release remains gold standard since 1970s; endoscopic vs open technique evidence established 2000s; no paradigm change

Remission data layers: disease_db_100 · source-locked manual data · confidence: high

Identifiers: MONDO: MONDO:0007275 · ORPHA: ORPHA:577

Right to Try Relevance

Eligibility: This disease meets the federal and state right-to-try legal standard (21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-0a and Montana SB 535): it lacks disease-modifying therapy with indication-specific FDA approval. Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may be eligible to access investigational therapies outside of clinical trials under right-to-try frameworks.
Investigational Agents
32
Phase 3: 14, Phase 2: 13, Phase 1: 5
Most Advanced Phase
Phase 3
Highest dev. stage
Gene Targets
136
Actionable
Pipeline Compounds (Top 6)
Betamethasone, Betamethasone Dipropionate, Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Gabapentin
Legal Standard: Right-to-try requires the disease lacks "adequate approved therapy for that specific disease" (not symptom-management drugs). This distinction means a disease with antidepressants available still qualifies if no FDA approval exists for THAT disease indication.
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Alterations

Showing 80 of 136 · Types A (molecular) through E (functional)

NameTypeSubtypeDirection FrequencyEvidenceSourcesLinks
Constrictive median neuropathy Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
Digital flexor tenosynovitis Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
Hand pain Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
Hand paresthesia Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
Peripheral neuropathy Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
Positive Phalen test Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
Positive carpal Tinel sign Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
Reduced circulating vitamin B6 circulating Lab / Clinical Lab value Moderate HPO, Monarch
Thenar muscle atrophy Pathology Pathological finding Moderate HPO, Monarch
ADAMTS10
ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 10
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
ADAMTS14
ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 14
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
ADAMTS17
ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 17
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
ADAMTS19
ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 19
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
ADAR
adenosine deaminase RNA specific
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
AEBP1
AE binding protein 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
AFF3
ALF transcription elongation factor 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
AKR1C1
aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
AOC1
amine oxidase copper containing 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
BMP2
bone morphogenetic protein 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) Scales & PROs Clinical scale Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
CACNA1A
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 A
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1B
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 B
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1C
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 C
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1D
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 D
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1E
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 E
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1F
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 F
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1G
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 G
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1H
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 H
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1I
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 I
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA1S
calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 S
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA2D1
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit alpha2delta 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA2D2
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit alpha2delta 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA2D3
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit alpha2delta 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNA2D4
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit alpha2delta 4
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNB1
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit beta 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNB2
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit beta 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNB3
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit beta 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNB4
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit beta 4
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG1
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG2
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG3
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG4
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 4
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG5
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 5
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG6
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 6
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG7
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 7
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CACNG8
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 8
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
COBLL1
cordon-bleu WH2 repeat protein like 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
COL10A1
collagen type X alpha 1 chain
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
COL11A1
collagen type XI alpha 1 chain
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
COMP
cartilage oligomeric matrix protein
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CPSF6
cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 6
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CRPPA
CDP-L-ribitol pyrophosphorylase A
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Clinical BCTQ Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
Complications Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
Cross sectional area of the median nerve with ultrasonography Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
DMRTA1
DMRT like family A1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
DPEP1
dipeptidase 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Distal upper limb pain Scales & PROs Clinical scale Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
ECRG4
ECRG4 augurin precursor
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
EFEMP1
EGF-like fibulin extracellular matrix protein 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
EYA4
EYA transcriptional coactivator and phosphatase 4
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
FRK
fyn related Src family tyrosine kinase
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
FTO
FTO alpha-ketoglutarate dependent dioxygenase
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Functional BCTQ Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
GLI3
GLI family zinc finger 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Grip Strength Functional Functional test Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
HHIPL1
HHIP like 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
HOXC8
homeobox C8
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
HOXD12
homeobox D12
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
HS3ST5
heparan sulfate-glucosamine 3-sulfotransferase 5
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Hand Grip Strength Functional Functional test Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
ITGB5
integrin subunit beta 5
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
ITIH3
inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Incidence of Pillar Pain Scales & PROs Clinical scale Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
Intensity of numbness with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS 1-10cm) Scales & PROs Clinical scale Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
LHX9
LIM homeobox 9
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
LNPK
lunapark, ER junction formation factor
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
LOXL1
lysyl oxidase like 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
LOXL4
lysyl oxidase like 4
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
LTBP1
latent transforming growth factor beta binding protein 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets

FDA-Approved Therapies

Phase 4 agents with regulatory approval for this indication

Drug NameMechanismType
ACETAZOLAMIDE None Gene-targeted
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE Gene-targeted
AMLODIPINE BENZOATE blocker Gene-targeted
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Gene-targeted
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE blocker Gene-targeted
AMLODIPINE MALEATE blocker Gene-targeted
AMPHETAMINE None Gene-targeted
ATENOLOL Gene-targeted
BEPRIDIL Gene-targeted
BEPRIDIL HYDROCHLORIDE blocker Gene-targeted
BICALUTAMIDE None Gene-targeted
BUTAMBEN Gene-targeted
CANNABIDIOL Gene-targeted
CARBACHOL None Gene-targeted
CELECOXIB Gene-targeted
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA Gene-targeted
CINNARIZINE blocker Gene-targeted
CIPROFLOXACIN None Gene-targeted
CITALOPRAM Gene-targeted
CLEVIDIPINE blocker Gene-targeted
CLOMIPRAMINE None Gene-targeted
CLOZAPINE Gene-targeted
DEHYDRATED ALCOHOL Gene-targeted
DIAZEPAM None Gene-targeted
DICHLORPHENAMIDE None Gene-targeted
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL None Gene-targeted
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE blocker Gene-targeted
DILTIAZEM MALATE blocker Gene-targeted
DRONEDARONE HYDROCHLORIDE blocker Gene-targeted
EPIRUBICIN None Gene-targeted
ESTRONE Gene-targeted
ETHOXZOLAMIDE None Gene-targeted
FELODIPINE blocker Gene-targeted
FLUMAZENIL None Gene-targeted
GABAPENTIN modulator Gene-targeted
GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL modulator Gene-targeted
HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE Gene-targeted
HESPERIDIN Gene-targeted
IBUTILIDE Gene-targeted
IMIPRAMINE None Gene-targeted

Therapeutics

Direct disease associations, biomarker-linked drugs, OSMF narrative-review natural agents, and merged ranking. Only agents with registry trials or published clinical literature are shown by default.

DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreTrials & literatureSourcesLinks
ACETAZOLAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AMLODIPINE BENZOATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AMLODIPINE MALEATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
AMPHETAMINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ATENOLOL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
BEPRIDIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BEPRIDIL HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BICALUTAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
BUTAMBEN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CANNABIDIOL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CARBACHOL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CELECOXIB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
1 Trial pubs 1 RCT
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Published literature

DGIdb
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
CINNARIZINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
CIPROFLOXACIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CITALOPRAM Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
CLEVIDIPINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
CLOMIPRAMINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CLOZAPINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
DEHYDRATED ALCOHOL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
2 trials
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT06209918 — Effect of Bioptron Light on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(BLCTS) (UNKNOWN) NA
  • NCT05997823 — Dorsovolar Kinesiotape in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) NA

DGIdb
DIAZEPAM Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DICHLORPHENAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
DILTIAZEM MALATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
DRONEDARONE HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
EPIRUBICIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ESTRONE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
ETHOXZOLAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
FELODIPINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
FLUMAZENIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
GABAPENTIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
8 trials 2 Cochrane 1 Meta-analysis 5 Trial pubs 3 RCT
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT05584839 — Statistically Analysis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT04285281 — Oral Gabapentin and Median Nerve Mobilization in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT00137735 — Gabapentin for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT04025203 — Pain Reduction and Changes in Upper Limb Function Produced by Different Treatments in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT06781489 — Pain Reduction Caused by the Combined Treatment of Physiotherapy, Oral Gabapentin and Oral Ibuprofen Arginine. (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT01632215 — Preoperative Gabapentine for Carpal Tunnel (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT00904202 — A Study Of Lidocaine Patch 5% Alone, Gabapentin Alone, And Lidocaine Patch 5% And Gabapentin In Combination For The Relief Of Pain In Patients With Diverse Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Conditions (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT05577676 — Hydrodissection Between Normal Saline and a Combination of Triamcinolone Acetonide, Normal Saline, and Lidocaine in CTS (COMPLETED) NA

Published literature

DGIdb
GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
8 trials
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT05584839 — Statistically Analysis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT04285281 — Oral Gabapentin and Median Nerve Mobilization in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT00137735 — Gabapentin for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT04025203 — Pain Reduction and Changes in Upper Limb Function Produced by Different Treatments in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT06781489 — Pain Reduction Caused by the Combined Treatment of Physiotherapy, Oral Gabapentin and Oral Ibuprofen Arginine. (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT01632215 — Preoperative Gabapentine for Carpal Tunnel (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT00904202 — A Study Of Lidocaine Patch 5% Alone, Gabapentin Alone, And Lidocaine Patch 5% And Gabapentin In Combination For The Relief Of Pain In Patients With Diverse Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Conditions (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT05577676 — Hydrodissection Between Normal Saline and a Combination of Triamcinolone Acetonide, Normal Saline, and Lidocaine in CTS (COMPLETED) NA

DGIdb
HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
HESPERIDIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
IBUTILIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
IMIPRAMINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
INDAPAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
INDOMETHACIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ISRADIPINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
LEVAMLODIPINE MALEATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
LEVETIRACETAM Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
LEVONORGESTREL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
MAFENIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
MECAMYLAMINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
METHAZOLAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreSourcesLinks
BETAMETHASONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
DEXAMETHASONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
DEXTROSE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
GABAPENTIN Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
HYALURONIC ACID Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
HYDROCORTISONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
LIDOCAINE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
METHYLPREDNISOLONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
PREDNISOLONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
PREDNISONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
TRIAMCINOLONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
ACETYLCARNITINE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
AMITRIPTYLINE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
CANNABIDIOL Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DALFAMPRIDINE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
FISETIN Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
LETIBOTULINUMTOXINA Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
LIPOIC ACID, ALPHA Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
ONABOTULINUMTOXINA Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
TETRACAINE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
TRIAMCINOLONE HEXACETONIDE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
VITAMIN B COMPLEX Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
HYALURONATE SODIUM Small molecule Phase I Emerging 35 Open Targets
HYALURONIDASE Small molecule Phase I Emerging 35 Open Targets
INSULIN HUMAN Biologic Phase I Emerging 35 Open Targets
MIDAZOLAM Small molecule Phase I Emerging 35 Open Targets
ROPIVACAINE Small molecule Phase I Emerging 35 Open Targets
BUPIVACAINE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
CARBAMAZEPINE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
DEXMEDETOMIDINE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
EPINEPHRINE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
MEPIVACAINE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
OZONE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
SODIUM CHLORIDE Small molecule Preclinical Emerging 15 Open Targets
DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreTrials & literatureSourcesLinks
ACETAZOLAMIDE Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing via AOC1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AMLODIPINE BENZOATE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Repurposing via CACNA1D Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AMLODIPINE MALEATE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
AMPHETAMINE Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ATENOLOL Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
BEPRIDIL Repurposing via CACNA1A Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BEPRIDIL HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BICALUTAMIDE Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
BUTAMBEN Repurposing via BMP2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CANNABIDIOL Repurposing via AOC1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CARBACHOL Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CELECOXIB Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
1 Trial pubs 1 RCT
View evidence

Published literature

DGIdb
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA Repurposing via AKR1C1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
CINNARIZINE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
CIPROFLOXACIN Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CITALOPRAM Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
CLEVIDIPINE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
CLOMIPRAMINE Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CLOZAPINE Repurposing via AOC1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
DEHYDRATED ALCOHOL Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
2 trials
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT06209918 — Effect of Bioptron Light on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(BLCTS) (UNKNOWN) NA
  • NCT05997823 — Dorsovolar Kinesiotape in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) NA

DGIdb
DIAZEPAM Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DICHLORPHENAMIDE Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
DILTIAZEM MALATE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
DRONEDARONE HYDROCHLORIDE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
EPIRUBICIN Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ESTRONE Repurposing via AKR1C1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
ETHOXZOLAMIDE Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
FELODIPINE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
FLUMAZENIL Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
GABAPENTIN Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
8 trials 2 Cochrane 1 Meta-analysis 5 Trial pubs 3 RCT
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT05584839 — Statistically Analysis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT04285281 — Oral Gabapentin and Median Nerve Mobilization in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT00137735 — Gabapentin for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT04025203 — Pain Reduction and Changes in Upper Limb Function Produced by Different Treatments in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT06781489 — Pain Reduction Caused by the Combined Treatment of Physiotherapy, Oral Gabapentin and Oral Ibuprofen Arginine. (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT01632215 — Preoperative Gabapentine for Carpal Tunnel (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT00904202 — A Study Of Lidocaine Patch 5% Alone, Gabapentin Alone, And Lidocaine Patch 5% And Gabapentin In Combination For The Relief Of Pain In Patients With Diverse Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Conditions (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT05577676 — Hydrodissection Between Normal Saline and a Combination of Triamcinolone Acetonide, Normal Saline, and Lidocaine in CTS (COMPLETED) NA

Published literature

DGIdb
GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
8 trials
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT05584839 — Statistically Analysis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT04285281 — Oral Gabapentin and Median Nerve Mobilization in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT00137735 — Gabapentin for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT04025203 — Pain Reduction and Changes in Upper Limb Function Produced by Different Treatments in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT06781489 — Pain Reduction Caused by the Combined Treatment of Physiotherapy, Oral Gabapentin and Oral Ibuprofen Arginine. (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT01632215 — Preoperative Gabapentine for Carpal Tunnel (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT00904202 — A Study Of Lidocaine Patch 5% Alone, Gabapentin Alone, And Lidocaine Patch 5% And Gabapentin In Combination For The Relief Of Pain In Patients With Diverse Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Conditions (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT05577676 — Hydrodissection Between Normal Saline and a Combination of Triamcinolone Acetonide, Normal Saline, and Lidocaine in CTS (COMPLETED) NA

DGIdb
HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
HESPERIDIN Repurposing via CACNA1B Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
IBUTILIDE Repurposing via CACNA1C Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
IMIPRAMINE Repurposing via ADAR Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL

Natural Products

17 natural products with the same evidence schema as repurposed drugs — registry trials, PubMed literature, and reference links (pipeline-ranked). Only agents with direct clinical evidence are shown by default.

Reference lookups: Examine.com

DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreTrials & literatureSourcesLinks
Serrapeptase Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Moderate 10
No indexed hits
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Vitamin D3 Natural product Nutraceutical Approved Emerging 10
1 trials
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Registry trials

  • NCT06282640 — Comparıson Of Electromyography Results Before And After Vıtamın D Treatment In Patıents Wıth Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE4

Astaxanthin Natural product Food compound Preclinical Moderate 10
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid Natural product Nutraceutical Approved Emerging 7
5 trials 5 RCT
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Registry trials

  • NCT02891512 — Very Low Frequency Magnetic Fields Versus the Supplement "Xinepa" in the Treatment of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT06940557 — Efficacy And Tolerability Of Alpha Lipoic Acid And Vitamin B Preparation In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE2, PHASE3
  • NCT02382328 — Alpha Lipoic Acid on Clinical and Electrophysiological Recovery in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Undergoing Surgical Release (COMPLETED) PHASE2
  • NCT01895621 — Postoperative Alpha Lipoic Acid in the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial. (COMPLETED) PHASE4
  • NCT07312123 — A Study to See Whether Taking a Mix of Vitamins Can Help Adults Recover Better After Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (RECRUITING) NA

Chamomile Natural product Botanical Preclinical Emerging 7
1 Cochrane 2 Trial pubs
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Published literature

Niacin Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 7
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Echinacea Natural product Botanical Preclinical Emerging 7
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L-Carnitine Natural product Amino acid Phase III Emerging 7
2 trials 1 Cochrane
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Registry trials

  • NCT02891512 — Very Low Frequency Magnetic Fields Versus the Supplement "Xinepa" in the Treatment of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT02141035 — Acetyl-l-carnitine to Enhance Nerve Regeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (COMPLETED) PHASE2, PHASE3

Published literature

Astaxanthin Natural product Food compound Preclinical Emerging 0
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Palmitoylethanolamide Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
4 RCT
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Published literature

Flaxseed Oil Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
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Linoleic Acid Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
1 Trial pubs
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Arnica Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
2 Cochrane 1 RCT
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Published literature

Homeopathic Medicine: All Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
No indexed hits
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Bach Flower Remedies Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
1 Trial pubs
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Flaxseed Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
No indexed hits
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Gotu Kola Natural product Nutraceutical Phase I Emerging 0
1 trials
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Registry trials

  • NCT05017467 — The Effect of Centella Asiatica Cream on Scar Tenderness Who Underwent Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (COMPLETED) EARLY_PHASE1

Alterations and therapeutics are aggregated from public databases (Open Targets, HPO, ChEMBL, DGIdb, and others). Natural agents are candidates from OSMF narrative reviews on opensourcemed.info/chronic-disease.html — not approved treatments. This page is for research orientation only — not medical advice.