Kinesio Taping Techniques for Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Official title: Comparison of the Efficacy of Neural Technique and Space Correction Kinesio Taping Techniques in Individuals With Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy at the Elbow Level
Run by Antalya Training and Research Hospital · NCT07863830 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether space-correction or neural-technique kinesio taping, when added to a home exercise program, helps people with ulnar neuropathy at the elbow more than placebo taping plus exercise.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Antalya Training and Research Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya, Antalya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 9, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07863830 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years and older with electrophysiologically confirmed ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, symptoms lasting at least one month, and no exclusion criteria such as prior nerve injury or coexisting compressive conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with concurrent upper limb nerve disorders, intrinsic muscle atrophy, or exclusion conditions may not experience benefit from these taping approaches.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized, controlled study compares three taping approaches for ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow: space-correction kinesio taping plus exercise, neural-technique kinesio taping plus exercise, and sham/placebo taping with exercise. Participants receive a structured home exercise program and are followed to assess clinical, functional, and electrophysiological outcomes. Eligible adults with electrophysiologically confirmed UNE and symptoms for at least one month are randomized to one of the three interventions at a single center in Antalya, Turkey. The trial aims to determine which taping technique, if any, provides superior relief of symptoms and improvement in function relative to placebo when combined with exercises. Outcomes of interest include symptom severity, grip strength, hand function, and nerve conduction parameters.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could identify a taping technique that reliably improves symptoms and function for people with ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests kinesio taping can improve function in nerve entrapments, but direct comparisons of space-correction versus neural technique taping for UNE are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older who provide written informed consent * Electrophysiologically confirmed ulnar neuropathy entrapped between 4 cm below and 6 cm above the elbow * Duration of symptoms for at least 1 month (presence of one or more symptoms such as paresthesia in the 4th and 5th digits corresponding to the ulnar nerve distribution, hand weakness during gross grip movements, elbow pain, or nighttime complaints) Exclusion Criteria: * Ulnar nerve transection or trauma (e.g., fracture, subluxation) * Presence of thenar, hypothenar, or intrinsic muscle atrophy * Electrophysiologically confirmed diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy, or thoracic outlet syndrome * Conditions causing chronic inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy: diabetes mellitus, autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus) * Vascular lesions causing local vasospasm: Raynaud's syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (CRPS) * Conditions causing generalized peripheral neuropathy: uremia, diabetes mellitus, toxic causes, malnutrition, etc. * Malignancy * Pregnancy * Having received treatment for distal ulnar neuropathy (DUN) or cubital tunnel syndrome within the last 3 months * Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) * Impaired skin barrier in the area to be taped (e.g., open wound, cellulitis, burn) or presence of malignant tissue in that region * Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) * Presence of cognitive or psychiatric disorders that would prevent participation in the study
Where it's running
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Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Şebnem K. Doğan, Prof.Dr. — Antalya Training and Research Hospital
- Study coordinator: Şebnem K. Doğan, Prof.Dr.
- Email: sebnemkoldas@yahoo.com
- Phone: +90 532 393 56 62
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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.