Electrical stimulation to improve recovery after cubital tunnel surgery
Official title: Short Duration Electrical Stimulation to Improve Outcomes After Cubital Tunnel Release (SELECT) Trial
Run by Epineuron Technologies Inc. · NCT05980767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new electrical stimulation treatment to see if it helps people recover better after surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Epineuron Technologies Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 2 sites (Hamilton, Ontario and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05980767 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with ulnar neuropathy at the elbow who are scheduled for cubital tunnel release surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with peripheral neuropathy affecting nerves outside of the ulnar nerve or those with active implanted devices may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates a novel temporary peripheral nerve stimulation system designed to deliver electrical stimulation therapy in patients undergoing cubital tunnel release surgery. The primary focus is on assessing the feasibility of this intervention in improving outcomes for individuals with ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Participants will receive the stimulation therapy post-surgery to determine its effectiveness in enhancing recovery. The study aims to gather data on the safety and potential benefits of this innovative approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve recovery times and outcomes for patients undergoing cubital tunnel release surgery.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies evaluating electrical stimulation for nerve recovery have shown promising results, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow Exclusion Criteria: * Peripheral neuropathy outside of nerve of interest * Patients with any active implanted device
Where it's running
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Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
McMaster University Medical Centre
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Katelyn So, MHSc
- Email: clinops@epineurontech.com
- Phone: 905-206-0466
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.