Surgery versus splinting for cubital tunnel syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for cubital tunnel syndrome, a condition where the ulnar nerve in the elbow is compressed, causing numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand. One treatment is surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve, and the other is a nonsurgical approach using a splint. The goal is to see which works better for people with mild-to-moderate symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had symptoms for at least 6 weeks.
- Your symptoms are mild or moderate, not severe.
- You have not had surgery on the ulnar nerve in the affected elbow before.
- You do not have other nerve conditions like diabetic neuropathy or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
- You are not pregnant and do not have other conditions listed in the study rules.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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