Using a posture trainer to help with cubital tunnel syndrome symptoms
Posture Correction for the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CuTS)
This study tests if using a posture trainer can help people with cubital tunnel syndrome feel less pain, numbness, and weakness compared to just standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06095011 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the UpRight Go posture trainer in alleviating symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome in patients who have not undergone surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus posture training. The trial is non-blinded, meaning both participants and researchers will know which treatment is being administered. Patients will be monitored for 6 weeks to assess improvements in pain, numbness, and weakness through validated scoring methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with diagnosed cubital tunnel syndrome who have not had prior surgical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone previous surgeries for cubital tunnel syndrome or have other significant medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a non-surgical option for patients suffering from cubital tunnel syndrome, potentially reducing their symptoms and improving quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of posture training for cubital tunnel syndrome is novel, similar approaches in other musculoskeletal conditions have shown promise.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Adult patients, between 18 and 99 years old * Exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with cubital tunnel syndrome including but not limited to pain, numbness, or paresthesia in an ulnar distribution, loss of grip strength, or loss of fine motor control of the fingers. * Nerve conduction study, electromyography, MRI or ultrasound results consistent with the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome * Ability to wear a posture trainer daily and manage the associated smartphone application and questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery, hand surgery or hand/wrist fracture * History of cubital tunnel release surgery or carpal tunnel syndrome * Pregnancy or lactation * Known allergic reactions to silicon * Long-standing history of T2DM, documented neuropathic pain
Where this trial is running
New Haven, Connecticut
- Yale New Haven Hospital — New Haven, Connecticut, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elspeth Hill, MBChB, PhD, MRes, MRCS — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Elspeth Hill, MBChB, PhD, MRes, MRCS
- Email: elspeth.hill@yale.edu
- Phone: 314-827-7307
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.