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Can a posture device replace surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome?

NCT ID NCT06095011

Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether the UpRight Go posture trainer, a wearable device that vibrates when you slouch, can reduce pain, numbness, and weakness in people with cubital tunnel syndrome who haven't had surgery. Researchers at Yale University plan to enroll 40 adults and track symptom changes over time. The goal is to see if improving posture can be a simple, non-invasive treatment option.

What this could mean

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Active substance
UpRight Go posture trainer (biofeedback device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-surgical way to ease symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome using posture correction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 40 participants and is currently suspended. The device may not provide meaningful relief, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Adult patients, between 18 and 99 years old * Exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with cubital tunnel syndrome including but not limited to pain, numbness, or paresthesia in an ulnar distribution, loss of grip strength, or loss of fine motor control of the fingers. * Nerve conduction study, electromyography, MRI or ultrasound results consistent with the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome * Ability to wear a posture trainer daily and manage the associated smartphone application and questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery, hand surgery or hand/wrist fracture * History of cubital tunnel release surgery or carpal tunnel syndrome * Pregnancy or lactation * Known allergic reactions to silicon * Long-standing history of T2DM, documented neuropathic pain

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Conditions

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cubital tunnel syndrome

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Cubital tunnel syndrome

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  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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