Comparative effectiveness of ultra-sound guided injections of corticosteroid and perineural dextrose 5% in patients with cubital tunnel syndrome

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cubital tunnel syndrome.; Lesion of ulnar nerve, unspecified upper limb; G56.20

• Registration Number: IRCT20220929056056N1
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

Mild to moderate ulnar nerve entrapment
Age of 20-65 years
At least 1 month persistence of symptoms and signs

Exclusion Criteria

Severe condition
Brachial plexus neuropathy
History of elbow trauma or operation
Rheumatologic disorder
Peripheral neuropathy
Previous perineural injection
Malignancy
Coagulopathy
Pregnancy
Active infection or infection of injection site

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pper limb pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, three weeks and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale, PRUNE questionnaire.;Sensory and Motor symptoms. Timepoint: Before intervention, three weeks and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: PRUNE questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Function of patient. Timepoint: Before intervention, three weeks and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: PRUNE questionnaire.;Cross-sectional area of ulnar nerve. Timepoint: Before intervention and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography.