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Comparison of Kinesio Taping Techniques in Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllAntalya Training and Research Hospital
NCT07863830 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the efficacy of space-correction kinesio taping and neural technique kinesio taping-when added to a home exercise program-versus placebo taping with exercise in individuals with ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is the second most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. It leads to symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the fourth and fifth digits, hand muscle weakness, and reduced manual dexterity, which negatively impact quality of life. Conservative treatment options include activity modification, nerve gliding exercises, and kinesio taping. Although kinesio taping is widely used in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, evidence regarding the comparative efficacy of different taping techniques in ulnar nerve entrapment remains limited. In this study, eligible participants will be ran

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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
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What it tests

  • Kinesio Taping with Space-Correction Technique
  • Kinesio Taping with Neural Technique
  • Sham/Placebo Taping
  • Home Exercise Program
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Where

1 site
Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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