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Can targeted exercises boost relief for cubital tunnel syndrome?

NCT ID NCT07797023

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hamna Sarfraz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when the ulnar nerve gets compressed near the elbow, causing pain, numbness, and hand weakness. This trial tests whether adding ulnar nerve-specific strengthening and nerve-gliding exercises to soft tissue mobilization relieves pain and improves arm function better than soft tissue mobilization alone. Fifty-six adults with mild to moderate cubital tunnel syndrome will receive either combined treatment or mobilization only, three times a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain and daily disability before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Soft tissue mobilization and ulnar nerve-specific strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If adding nerve-specific exercises to soft tissue mobilization improves pain and arm function more than mobilization alone, it could point to a better non-surgical treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of adding exercises is uncertain, and some people may not improve with either approach.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar neuropathy at the elbow) * Patients having symptoms for more than one month * Patients who are willing to participate and provide informed consent. * Patients who are able to follow instructions and complete the treatment protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of elbow surgery * Patients with severe neurological deficits (e.g., advanced muscle atrophy or complete nerve palsy) * Patients with fracture or dislocation of the elbow joint * Patients with systemic neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis) * Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory joint diseases * Patients currently receiving other physiotherapy or invasive treatments for the same condition.

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Conditions

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cubital tunnel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cubital tunnel syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Physiotherapy Departments of Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital, Multan Road, Lahore, and MoveNow Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, Lahore.

    Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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