Meriva® to support patients undergoing surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome

In a 3-arm study of 180 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome scheduled to undergo corrective surgery, one group received no supplementation before or after surgery, a second group received supplementation for three months prior to surgery, and a third group received supplementation for three months pre- and post-surgery.

The protocol consisted of twice-daily supplementation of 500 mg Meriva, 300 mg alpha-lipoic acid, and a low-dose vitamin B complex.

Significant decreases in nocturnal symptoms and number of positive Phalen’s tests were observed in the third group; no significant differences were observed in the first two groups.

Reference

Pajardi G, Bortot P, Ponti V, Novelli C. Clinical usefulness of oral supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid, curcumin phytosome, and B-group vitamins in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing surgical treatment. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2014;2014:891310. doi: 10.1155/2014/891310. Epub 2014 Jan 19.