Clinical Research Directory

Comparative Efficacy of Soft Tissue Mobilization and Ulnar Nerve-Specific Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve is compressed or irritated near the elbow. It can cause elbow or forearm pain, numbness or tingling in the ring and little fingers, hand weakness, and difficulty performing daily activities. This randomized clinical trial will compare two conservative physiotherapy programs for adults with mild to moderate cubital tunnel syndrome. A total of 56 participants will be assigned by computer-generated randomization to one of two groups. Group A will receive soft tissue mobilization combined with ulnar nerve-specific strengthening and nerve-gliding exercises. Group B will receive soft tissue mobilization alone. Both groups will also receive education about activity modification, ergonomic correction, and avoiding prolonged elbow bending. Treatment will be provided three times per week for four weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Participants will be assessed before treatment and at the end of the fourth week. The main outcomes will be pain intensity, measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and upper-limb disability, measured using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire. The study aims to determine whether adding ulnar nerve-specific strengthening and nerve-gliding exercises to soft tissue mobilization provides greater improvement in pain and upper-limb function than soft tissue mobilization alone.

A Randomized Trial Measuring the Effect of Decision Aids on Patients' Satisfaction, Conflict of Decision-making and Clinical Outcome

The investigators plan a prospective randomized controlled study that compares the treatment decisions made by patients who receive decision aids, as compared to patients treated with usual care and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand brochures. The investigators expect to enroll 126 patients.

Median and Ulnar Nerve Function in Tattoo Artists

This case-control study aims to investigate the effects of occupational hand-arm vibration exposure on median and ulnar nerve functions in tattoo artists. Chronic exposure to vibration generated by tattoo machines may lead to neurosensory impairment, reduced tactile sensitivity, and decreased hand strength. Objective assessments including nerve provocation tests, sensory threshold evaluation, two-point discrimination, vibration perception, grip and pinch strength measurements, and validated patient-reported outcome questionnaires will be used. Findings will be compared with age- and sex-matched healthy controls.

Conditioning Electrical Stimulation to Improve Outcomes in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compression neuropathy. In severe cases, functional recovery, even with surgery, is often poor. Therefore, alternative adjunct treatments capable of increasing the speed of nerve regeneration are much needed.

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Kinesiological Taping in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

This study aims to investigate the effect of kinesiological taping, applied in addition to exercise, on clinical symptoms in patients diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. The patients will be randomized into three groups (exercise, exercise + kinesiological taping, exercise + sham taping) and will be evaluated at the 1st and 3rd months after a 3-week treatment period.

Promoting Healing of Nerves Through Electrical Stimulation

This study is evaluating a new therapeutic use of electrical stimulation to promote nerve healing and improve functional recovery following surgical intervention for nerve compression. A single dose of the therapeutic stimulation is delivered as part of the surgical intervention to address compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow.