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Can targeted exercises unpinch nerves and ease thoracic outlet syndrome?

NCT ID NCT07785427

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a specific physical therapy approach—mechanically loaded neuro-dynamics—can ease symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition where nerves or blood vessels get compressed near the collarbone. About 36 adults with the condition will follow an 11-week exercise program using resistance bands, with intensity gradually increasing. Researchers will measure changes in pain, neck and shoulder range of motion, nerve function, and quality of life to see if this therapy helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mechanically loaded neuro-dynamics, a physical therapy exercise protocol using resistance bands
What this could lead to
If effective, this exercise approach could offer a non-surgical way to reduce pain, improve shoulder and neck movement, and boost quality of life for people with thoracic outlet syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises involve progressive loading, which could temporarily increase symptoms if not carefully monitored.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

24 to 37 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects from both genders diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome will be recruited through direct referrals from their neurosurgeon. 2. Subjects age between 30.8±7.4 years 3. Subjects body mass index = 19.5±2.8 4. Control group includes health volunteer subjects with negative root test results under supervision of neurosurgeon. Exclusion Criteria: The exclusion criteria are: 1. head injury, stroke. 2. epilepsy episodes. 3. mental disorders. 4. cardiovascular disease. 5. having a pacemaker or cochlear implant. 6. pregnancy, oncological episodes, inflammatory disease, myelopathy, degenerative changes in the cervical spine (after verification on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans). 7. peripheral neuropathies from the level of the arm and COVID-19-related symptoms

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

thoracic outlet syndrome

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Mechanically loaded neuro-dynamics Thoracic outlet syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy - Kafrelsheikh University.

    Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt

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