Knife or stretch? trial to settle best fix for trapped arm nerve
NCT ID NCT07484100
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares surgery to physiotherapy for people with persistent median nerve compression in the upper arm. 160 adults will be randomly assigned to either a nerve release operation or guided stretching exercises. The main goal is to see which treatment leads to better symptom relief after 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgery (proximal median nerve release) and physiotherapy (nerve stretching exercises)
What this could lead to
If surgery proves more effective, it could become a standard treatment for stubborn median nerve compression in the arm.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial that hasn't started yet. Surgery carries typical risks like infection or nerve damage, and the results may not apply to everyone.
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Seinäjoki Central Hospital
Seinäjoki, Finland
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Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland
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