Comparing two surgical procedures for ulnar nerve issues at the elbow
Clinical Trial for Surgery of the Ulnar Nerve (SUN) at the Elbow
This study is looking at how well two different surgeries work for people with ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, and if you join, you'll be randomly assigned to one of the surgeries without anyone knowing which one you got, so we can see which is better for helping you recover over the next year.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918036 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of two surgical procedures for treating ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, a condition that can lead to disability if not treated. Patients diagnosed with this condition will be randomly assigned to either in-situ decompression or subcutaneous anterior transposition surgery. The study is designed to be double-blind, meaning neither the patients nor the researchers assessing outcomes will know which procedure each patient received, ensuring unbiased results. Participants will be followed for one year to evaluate recovery, complications, and overall functional outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with ulnar neuropathy at the elbow who have not responded to conservative treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with ulnar neuropathy who are not surgical candidates or those who have already undergone surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective surgical treatments for ulnar neuropathy, improving recovery and quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have struggled to show clear differences between these surgical approaches, making this trial's novel design particularly important.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, Kevin C — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Chung, Kevin C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.