Ulnar neuropathy
MONDO:0007006Disease involving the ulnar nerve from its origin in the brachial plexus to its termination in the hand. Clinical manifestations may include paresis or paralysis of wrist flexion, finger flexion, thumb adduction, finger abduction, and finger adduction. Sensation over the medial palm, fifth finger, and ulnar aspect of the ring finger may also be impaired. Common sites of injury include the axilla, cubital tunnel at the elbow, and Guyon's canal at the wrist. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51 pp43-5)
Also known as: mononeuropathy of ulnar nerve, ulnar nerve mononeuropathy, ulnar neuropathy (disorder) [ambiguous]
25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Nerve repair breakthrough? tesamorelin trial aims to boost hand recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether tesamorelin, a daily self-injected drug, can speed nerve regrowth and reduce muscle loss after surgical repair of injured nerves in the arm. 36 adults with a cut ulnar nerve at the wrist will be randomly assigned to receive tesamorelin or no addit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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AI aims to cut years off dystonia diagnosis time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a computer program called DystoniaNet that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose isolated dystonia, a movement disorder. The trial will enroll 1000 people with dystonia or other conditions that look like it, such as Parkinson's disease or ess…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Wearable gadget aims to stop falls in neuropathy patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RxFunction Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Electric jolt before surgery may speed hand recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a mild electrical stimulation to the nerve a week before surgery can improve hand function recovery in people with severe cubital tunnel syndrome. Thirty adults with severe nerve damage will be randomly assigned to receive either real stimulation o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can colored tape ease elbow pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether kinesio taping, a special elastic tape applied to the elbow, can reduce pain from cubital tunnel syndrome when added to nerve-gliding exercises. About 36 adults with confirmed cubital tunnel syndrome will be split into three groups: exercise only, exer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:44 UTC
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Elbow nerve surgery showdown: which procedure works best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two common surgeries for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow: simple decompression and subcutaneous anterior transposition. Researchers will enroll 378 adults with confirmed ulnar nerve issues to see which surgery better improves hand function and reduces pain. Part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:40 UTC
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French elbow score gets Kid-Friendly check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a French version of the MEPS/MEPI elbow score works well for children aged 4 to 17. It includes kids with and without elbow injuries to see if the score accurately measures elbow pain and function. The goal is to make sure doctors can use this tool reliably i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Bedside test may end guesswork in nerve pain treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a quick bedside sensory test can predict which painkiller—pregabalin, duloxetine, or a placebo—works best for people with nerve pain in their feet. About 190 adults with diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or idiopathic nerve pain will try each treatment for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tattoo Artists' hands under the microscope: vibration risks revealed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the constant vibration from tattoo machines may damage nerves in the hands of tattoo artists. Researchers will test touch, strength, and sensation in 20 tattoo artists and compare them to 20 people who don't use vibrating tools. The goal is to understand i…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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4,000 patients to help unlock secrets of nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 4,000 adults with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) to better understand the condition. Researchers will combine standard tests with nerve ultrasound to see if it helps diagnose and track the disease. No new treatments are being tested…
Sponsor: Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Liquid nerve biopsy could unlock ALS secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting nerve samples and biofluids from 400 people with ALS or peripheral neuropathies to find biological markers for early diagnosis and disease tracking. By analyzing individual cells, researchers hope to identify molecular changes that happen before symptoms …
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC