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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AI aims to cut years off dystonia diagnosis time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a computer program called DystoniaNet that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose isolated dystonia, a movement disorder. The trial will enroll 1000 people with dystonia or other conditions that look like it, such as Parkinson's disease or ess…
Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Electric jolt before surgery may speed hand recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a mild electrical stimulation to the nerve a week before surgery can improve hand function recovery in people with severe cubital tunnel syndrome. Thirty adults with severe nerve damage will be randomly assigned to receive either real stimulation o…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can colored tape ease elbow pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether kinesio taping, a special elastic tape applied to the elbow, can reduce pain from cubital tunnel syndrome when added to nerve-gliding exercises. About 36 adults with confirmed cubital tunnel syndrome will be split into three groups: exercise only, exer…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:44 UTC
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French elbow score gets Kid-Friendly check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a French version of the MEPS/MEPI elbow score works well for children aged 4 to 17. It includes kids with and without elbow injuries to see if the score accurately measures elbow pain and function. The goal is to make sure doctors can use this tool reliably i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC