Cubital tunnel syndrome
MONDO:0043982Compression of the ULNAR NERVE in the cubital tunnel, which is formed by the two heads of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, humeral-ulnar aponeurosis, and medial ligaments of the elbow. This condition may follow trauma or occur in association with processes which produce nerve enlargement or narrowing of the canal. Manifestations include elbow pain and PARESTHESIA radiating distally, weakness of ulnar innervated intrinsic hand muscles, and loss of sensation over the hypothenar region, fifth finger, and ulnar aspect of the ring finger. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p43)
Also known as: cubital tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndromes, syndrome, cubital tunnel, syndromes, cubital tunnel, tunnel syndrome, cubital, tunnel syndromes, cubital, ulnar nerve compression, cubital tunnel, ulnar nerve entrapment, elbow
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 15 tagged with Cubital tunnel syndrome itself.
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Can targeted exercises boost relief for cubital tunnel syndrome?
Symptom relief CompletedCubital 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 ar…
Sponsor: Hamna Sarfraz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock waves vs lasers: which eases Burn-Related nerve pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and shock wave therapy—for people with cubital tunnel syndrome after an arm burn. 75 adults with healed burns and confirmed ulnar nerve problems received either laser or shock wave therapy plus nerve glidi…
Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New anesthesia mix may ease pain after hand surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two local anesthesia methods for hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. One used lidocaine alone, the other added ropivacaine for longer pain relief. 91 adults participated. Researchers measured pain and recovery quality 48 hours after surgery to see if the combination …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Tattoo Artists' hands under the microscope: vibration risks revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the constant vibration from tattoo machines may damage nerves in the hands of tattoo artists. Researchers will test touch, strength, and sensation in 20 tattoo artists and compare them to 20 people who don't use vibrating tools. The goal is to understand i…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device may predict recovery after nerve surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a device that measures muscle vibrations (mechanomyography) during surgery can predict recovery in 23 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome or peroneal nerve entrapment. Researchers tracked patient-reported outcomes and disability scores after nerve deco…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:52 UTC