Elbow nerve surgery showdown: which procedure works best?

NCT ID NCT04254185

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 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. Participants will be followed for up to 24 months after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Simple decompression (in-situ decompression) or subcutaneous anterior transposition (surgical techniques)
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, it could show which surgery is more effective for relieving ulnar nerve symptoms, helping doctors choose the best approach for patients.
What could go wrong: This is a comparative effectiveness trial, not a test of a new cure. Results may show only modest differences, and individual outcomes can vary. Risks include surgical complications like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cubital tunnel syndrome ulnar neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEUROPATHY ULNAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Curtis National Hand Center
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States
Emory Healthcare
RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
Johns Hopkins University
TERMINATED

Baltimore, Maryland, 21093, United States
Michigan Medicine
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
Norton Healthcare
RECRUITING

Louisville, Kentucky, 40241, United States
Ohio State University
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
RECRUITING

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
University of Oklahoma
RECRUITING

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73126, United States
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
RECRUITING

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States