Thoracic outlet syndrome
MONDO:0005979A syndrome resulting from the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the space between the clavicle and first rib (thoracic outlet). It is caused by car accident injuries or repetitive job or sport-related injuries. Signs and symptoms include pain in the shoulders and neck, numbness in the fingers, and weakening grip.
Also known as: TOS, thoracic outlet compression syndrome
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 11 tagged with Thoracic outlet syndrome itself.
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Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome 0 trials
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Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome 0 trials
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Venous thoracic outlet syndrome 0 trials
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Counseling plus exercise may beat exercise alone for TOS pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding motivational interviewing (a type of counseling) to a home exercise program can improve pain and arm function in people with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Seventy adults with TOS will be randomly assigned to either exercise alone or exercise plus…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple tape ease nerve pain and restore grip?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single application of Kinesio Taping can quickly reduce symptoms and improve grip strength and hand dexterity in adults with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition where nerves or blood vessels are compressed in the shoulder area. Participants are random…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Picture-Based quiz could help doctors spot hidden struggles in arm pain patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new questionnaire called PETRA that uses pictures to help people with suspected thoracic outlet syndrome describe which daily tasks they avoid because of their symptoms. The questionnaire also asks how often they face those tasks, giving doctors a clearer …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches biorepository to unlock secrets of vascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a collection of blood, urine, and stool samples from 500 adults with or at risk for heart and blood vessel diseases. Researchers will use these samples to study inflammation, blood clotting, and other biological pathways. The goal is to build a resource tha…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC