Ultrasound-guided release of the median nerve at the elbow for lacertus syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study tests an ultrasound-guided surgical technique to release the median nerve at the elbow by sectioning the lacertus fibrosus in patients with lacertus syndrome. The procedure is performed as an outpatient under local anesthesia, with immediate return to activities. Previous work includes cadaver studies and a small patient series, supporting the feasibility of this approach. Eligible participants are adults 18 to under 70 with isolated or bilateral lacertus syndrome and a normal EMG, without prior elbow surgery or concurrent procedures. The study aims to characterize safety and technical success of the ultrasound-guided release in a real-world setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient, male or female, aged ≥ 18 years and \< 70 years
* Patient with isolated or bilateral Lacertus syndrome (no associated procedure on the day of surgery).
* Patient with a normal EMG

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with previous elbow surgery
* Patient with a history of elbow fracture
* Patient taking part in another study

Where it's running

• Clinique Les Franciscaines
  Versailles, Yvelines, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas APARD, MD — Clinique Les Franciscaines
• Study coordinator: Thomas APARD, MD
• Email: thomasapard@echo-chirurgie-versailles.fr
• Phone: + 33 6 81 61 05 80

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.