Effectiveness of Nerve Glide Exercises on Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
| Status: | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 1/5/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 2019 |
| End Date: | September 2019 |
| Contact: | Steven Glickel |
| Email: | steven.glickel@nyumc.org |
| Phone: | 212 658 1122 |
The objective of this study is to determine if nerve glide exercises in patients with cubital
tunnel syndrome can improve pain, paraesthesias and reduce the need for future surgery.
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common form of peripheral neuropathy caused by compression of
the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Surgical intervention is typically reserved for those with
severe symptoms, but many cases can be treated with non-operative measures. This study will
look at the efficacy of nerve glide exercises in the management of cubital tunnel syndrome.
70 subjects with cubital tunnel syndrome will be enrolled and randomized into groups
receiving either standard conservative measures or standard measures in addition to nerve
glide exercises. Outcomes will be measured 6 months after initiation of treatment with
questionnaires on clinical symptoms and function to see if there is a difference between the
two groups.
tunnel syndrome can improve pain, paraesthesias and reduce the need for future surgery.
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common form of peripheral neuropathy caused by compression of
the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Surgical intervention is typically reserved for those with
severe symptoms, but many cases can be treated with non-operative measures. This study will
look at the efficacy of nerve glide exercises in the management of cubital tunnel syndrome.
70 subjects with cubital tunnel syndrome will be enrolled and randomized into groups
receiving either standard conservative measures or standard measures in addition to nerve
glide exercises. Outcomes will be measured 6 months after initiation of treatment with
questionnaires on clinical symptoms and function to see if there is a difference between the
two groups.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome on physical exam
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with diagnosed or self-reported cognitive dysfunction
- Patients who are unable to understand or follow commands
- Any patient that the investigators feel unsafe or cannot comply with all study related
procedures
- Patients who had previous ulnar nerve release at the elbow
- Patients with documented cervical spine pathology
- Patients with clinical signs of other nerve pathology
- Patients with palpable subluxation of the ulnar nerve at the elbow
We found this trial at
1
site
550 1st Ave
New York, New York 10016
New York, New York 10016
(212) 263-7300
Principal Investigator: Louis Catalano, MD
Phone: 212-658-1122
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