Investigation of the Effectiveness of Kinesiological Taping in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (NCT07001111) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Kinesiological Taping in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2025-04-21
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of kinesiological taping, applied in addition to exercise, on clinical symptoms in patients diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. The patients will be randomized into three groups (exercise, exercise + kinesiological taping, exercise + sham taping) and will be evaluated at the 1st and 3rd months after a 3-week treatment period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 65 years
* Patients with at least 3 points of pain according to the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
* Patients diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome via Electroneuromyography (ENMG)
* Literate
* Willing to consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having any secondary entrapment neuropathy such as diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, or hypothyroidism
* Pregnancy
* Active cancer presence
* Skin infection, burns, wounds, or scars on the forearm
* History of elbow trauma
* Cervical radiculopathy or brachial plexopathy
* Polyneuropathy
* Having previously undergone Cubital Tunnel decompression surgery
* Having received a corticosteroid injection into the Cubital Tunnel within the last 3 months
* Illiterate
* Not consenting to participate in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Timeframe: 3 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07001111
SponsorSultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey