Tiny incision, big relief: new ultrasound surgery for elbow nerve pain
NCT ID NCT06678646
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a minimally invasive procedure to release a trapped median nerve at the elbow (lacertus syndrome) using ultrasound guidance. Instead of a large cut, doctors make a tiny incision and cut the tight band pressing on the nerve. The goal is to reduce pain, improve hand strength, and allow patients to return to work within a week. The trial will enroll 107 adults with confirmed lacertus syndrome and normal nerve tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous release of the lacertus fibrosus
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safer, faster-recovery alternative to open surgery for lacertus syndrome, with less scarring and quicker return to daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study (107 participants) with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include bruising, incomplete relief, or rare nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinique Les Franciscaines
Versailles, Yvelines, 78000, France
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