Mononeuropathy

This study tests a surgical procedure that moves two tendons in the forearm to help people with long-term ulnar nerve damage regain the ability to pinch. 17 adults aged 18-60 with stable joints and no other nerve injuries will be followed for 12 weeks after surgery. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether a non-surgical treatment called spinal decompression can help people with chronic low back pain. About 42 adults with back pain from disc problems or sciatica will receive the treatment over 12 weeks. Researchers will use MRI scans and movement tests t…

This study compares two exercise programs—asynchronous telerehabilitation (remote guidance) and a standard home exercise plan—for people with piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock and leg pain. About 46 adults aged 18-45 with confirmed diagnosis will participate. The g…

This study tests whether using a lower-pressure tourniquet during orthopedic surgeries can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers afterward. Standard tourniquets use high pressure, which can cause muscle weakness and pain. The experimental device sets pressure based on t…

This study compares two types of hands-on therapy—Stecco Fascial Manipulation and Rolfing Structural Integration—for people with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock and leg pain. Forty-two adults aged 25 to 45 with at least four weeks of pain will receive four we…

This study looks at whether a combination of herbal medicine and Chuna manual therapy (a Korean spinal manipulation technique) can safely reduce pain and improve walking ability in people with low back pain or sciatica caused by lumbar spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Resear…

This study looks at whether adding dynamic stretching to foam rolling helps people with piriformis syndrome more than foam rolling alone. Forty adults aged 35–50 with buttock pain will do either foam rolling or foam rolling plus dynamic stretches for several weeks. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether a special nerve wrap can help people who need a second surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome, a condition where a nerve in the elbow gets compressed. Twenty adults with ongoing pain or numbness after their first surgery will receive the nerve protector d…

This study tests whether the UpRight Go posture trainer, a wearable device that vibrates when you slouch, can reduce pain, numbness, and weakness in people with cubital tunnel syndrome who haven't had surgery. Researchers at Yale University plan to enroll 40 adults and track symp…

This study looks at whether people with flat feet (pes planus) are more likely to have piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes pain in the hip and lower back. Researchers will compare foot posture and pain in adults aged 18-65 who have piriformis syndrome with those who do n…

This study looks at whether a simple injection of sugar water (D5W) can reliably bring out a hidden sign of muscle strength in people with drop foot. Researchers will inject the fluid under the skin and check muscle strength before and after. The goal is to see if this test can h…

This study tests whether a specific leg stretching technique, called sciatic nerve mobilization, can change how sensitive the nerves in your lower leg are to pressure pain. 34 healthy university students will either receive the stretch or no treatment. Researchers will measure pa…

This study tests whether giving patients with hand problems like carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger a decision aid—a booklet with clear information about their condition and treatment options—helps them feel more satisfied and less conflicted about their choices. About 126 …