Clinical trials: Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Ulnar Nerve
Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. This leads to symptoms such as chronic hand weakness, numbness and pain.
- Trial name
- ESTIM (NCT02566616)
- Testing
- Ulnar Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Median Nerve Entrapment
Turkish Adaptation of the CTS-6 Evaluation Tool: A Validation and Reliability Study
The purpose of this study is to develop the Turkish version of the CTS-6 Evaluation Tool and to comprehensively assess its validity and reliability in the Turkish population.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Median Nerve Entrapment, Peripheral Nerve Disease, Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07420049
- Testing
- CTS-6 Evaluation Tool
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome and Diffusion MRI: A Proof of Concept Study
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) results from compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow (colloquially termed the "funny bone"). CTS affects up to 6% of the population and 6000 patients undergo surgery annually in the UK.
- Trial name
- NCT04470245
- Testing
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Case Reports and Analysis - Ultrasound Imaging and Pathomechanics of Median Nerve Compression
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The hypothesis is that ultrasound imaging can be used to visualize nerve compression in carpal tunnel patients during hand activity, and normal…
- Trial name
- NCT00987571
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- EMG Labs of Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Splinting After Mini-Open Carpal Tunnel Release
The purpose of this study is to determine if any difference exists among 3 different postoperative splinting regimens- no splint, removable splint, and plaster non-removable splint- following mini-open carpal tunnel release (CTR)…
- Trial name
- NCT02885701
- Testing
- No Splint, Removable Splint, Non-removable Splint
- Volunteers
- 249 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anthony L. Logli
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Platelet Rich Plasma and Hydrodissection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy with involving compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
- Trial name
- NCT02986828
- Testing
- platelet rich plasma, Normal saline, Ultrasound
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Electrical Stimulation
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.
- Trial name
- NCT05395715
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Thumb Pressure Along the Median Nerve
The purpose of this study is to find the efficacy of treating the muscles in the inside (biceps,pronator teres) of the arm in order to eliminate the carpal tunnel syndrome .The authors hypothesise that eliminating the trigger…
- Trial name
- NCT00634699
- Testing
- Active Comparator, ischemic compressions
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guy Hains Chiropractor
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Median Nerve Entrapment
"Ultrasound Measures and Clinical Outcomes in Healthy Individuals, Mild and Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients"
"This study aims to investigate ultrasonographic parameters of the median nerve in healthy individuals and patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Median Nerve Entrapment, Electrophysiologic Study, Ultrasound
- Trial name
- NCT07408596
- Testing
- ultrasound
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Refining the Interpretation of the Tinel's Sign for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This is an observational study to investigate the electromyographic (EMG) activity and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) of healthy individuals during the Tinel's Sign performed at different wrist positions.
- Trial name
- NCT05969093
- Testing
- Tinel's Sign performed at different wrist positions
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahram Canadian University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Musculoskeletal Health of the Upper Extremity in Emerging Health Professionals
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most expensive upper extremity work-related musculoskeletal disorder, impacting 10 million people annually and costing employers up to $113,695 per incident.
- Trial name
- NCT02587897
- Testing
- Academic Coursework, Work-Related Hand Activities
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Effect of Perineural Injection Therapy Versus Steroid in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy with involving compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
- Trial name
- NCT02990962
- Testing
- 5% dextrose, 1cc 2% Xylocaine+4cc Triamcinolone (40mg)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Low Dose Dexamethasone in Supraclavicular Blocks
Brachial plexus nerve blocks provide superior analgesia over opioids while avoiding unwanted side effects. Single shot blocks with local anesthetic alone usually do not last the duration of the acute post-surgical pain period.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nerve Entrapment, Ligament Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02666443
- Testing
- Control intervention (no dexamethasone), Peri-neural Dexamethasone 1 mg, Intravenous Dexamethasone 1 mg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 306 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain
Pain In Neuropathy Study
In the context of peripheral neuropathy, we will aim to elucidate correlates between sensory symptoms and: Sensory nerve dysfunction. Cutaneous small nerve fibre innervation density. Psychological co-morbidity.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain, Chronic Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Trial name
- PINS (NCT02672059)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Role of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This prospective study aims to evaluate the median nerve in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler in comparison with clinical and Nerve conduction studies.
- Trial name
- NCT04976998
- Testing
- imaging
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery
Pre-post Spinal Popliteal Block
This is a retrospective chart review to determine the non-inferiority of performing lower extremity peripheral nerve block placement under spinal anesthesia compared to its pre-spinal counterpart.
- Trial name
- NCT05354791
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Radial Palsy
Tendon Transfer for Irreversible Radial Nerve Palsy, Does it Help?Retrospective Cohort From Level-1 Trauma Center.
Radial nerve palsy is associated with serious disability jeopardizing the grasp and power grip accountable to the loss of thumb and fingers extension and loss of active wrist extension respectively.
- Trial name
- NCT03936868
- Testing
- Tendon transfer
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Does a Different Local Anesthetic Improve Pain After Carpal Tunnel Release?
This study is being conducted to determine whether addition of a longer-acting local anesthetic to our current anesthetic protocol improves the post-operative pain after carpal tunnel release.
- Trial name
- NCT04833777
- Testing
- Local Anesthetics Lidocaine, Local Anesthetics Bupivacaine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Local Injection of Steroid VS.Glucose 5% in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
To assess pain relief and quality of life among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome after local steroid vs. glucose 5% injection.
- Trial name
- NCT05496764
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Glucose Injection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Measurement of Muscle Strength Using a Manual Muscle Tester in Women With Electrophysiologically Confirmed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The aim of this cross-sectional study is to evaluate muscle strength in female patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) who have only sensory involvement detected on electromyography.
- Trial name
- NCT07847450
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University