RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05395715

Conditioning Electrical Stimulation to Improve Outcomes in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Conditioning Electrical Stimulation Enhances Recovery Following Surgery for Severe Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Alberta

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cubital tunnel syndrome Electrical Stimulation

Summary

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compression neuropathy. In severe cases, functional recovery, even with surgery, is often poor. Therefore, alternative adjunct treatments capable of increasing the speed of nerve regeneration are much needed.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 79 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Electrical stimulation for people with cubital tunnel syndrome and electrical stimulation. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 79 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREElectrical stimulation

Patients with cubital tunnel syndrome will receive either surgery and sham stimulation, or conditioning electrical stimulation 7 days prior to surgery