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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Group 1 | Active Comparator | standard conservative treatment |
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| Group 2 | Experimental | nerve gliding exercises along with the standard conservative treatment. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Standard Conservative Treatment | Other | Range of motion exercises, medication and activity modification. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Clinical Scoring | 30 item questionnaire used as a clinical scoring system. | 1 Month |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Louis Catalano, MD | NYU Langone Health | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| New York University School of Medicine | New York | New York | 10016 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D020430 | Cubital Tunnel Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
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| D020424 | Ulnar Neuropathies |
| D020422 | Mononeuropathies |
| D010523 | Peripheral Nervous System Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
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| Nerve Gliding Exercises | Other | Taught by occupational therapist. These exercises involve motions of the wrist, arm and neck. Subjects will be instructed to perform exercises regularly following the occupational therapists' protocol |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D017769 | Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes |
| D009408 | Nerve Compression Syndromes |
| D012090 | Cumulative Trauma Disorders |
| D013180 | Sprains and Strains |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |