High resolution ultrasonography using a 22 MHz transducer in patients with ulnar nerve entrapment * a longitudinal study*

Completed

• Conditions: cubital tunnel syndrome; ulnar nerve compression; 10034606

• Registration Number: NL-OMON38673
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 11 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

- adults of 18 years of age or older
- those diagnosed with ulnar nerve entrapment who received an indication for surgery
- decisionally capacitated
- written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- (history of) generalized neuropathy
- (history of) polyneuropathy
- earlier ulnar entrapment neuropathy
- afunctional ulnar nerve
- patient is unlikely to complete follow-up (e.g. relocation)
- patient has a pace maker
- BMI > 30

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main study parameter is the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the ulnar nerve,<br /><br>measured at 6 different locations in the arm, measured preoperatively and in<br /><br>the course of time after surgery. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- CSA ratio<br /><br>- Nerve conduction velocity<br /><br>- Thickness m. interossei dorsalis I<br /><br>- Length of swelling<br /><br>- Microstructure variables<br /><br>- Arm/hand function</p><br>