Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Shortwave Diathermy in Ulnar Nerve Entrapment on the Elbow
Lead Sponsor:
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
It was aimed to see if there is any efficacy of short wave diathermy (SWD) in the treatment of ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow (UNE). Ulnar nerve entrapment, following carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)...
Detailed Description
efficacy of short wave diathermy in ulnar nerve entrapment on the elbow ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Efficacy of short wave diathermy (SWD) in the treatment of ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow (UNE). MAT...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- UNE Diagnosis Criteria suggested by American Neurology Society (12);
- Ulnar nerve motor conduction velocity lower than 50 m/sec in elbow region
- Elbow region ulnar nerve motor conduction velocity 10 m/sec lower than forearm region
- More than 20% decrease in compound muscle action potential (CMAP) amplitude in above elbow stimulation compared to below elbow
- Evident difference in configuration of above elbow CMAP compared to below elbow
- If 2 of the criteria are positive it is a possible UNE diagnosis, and it is certain UNE diagnosis in case 3 criteria are positive.
Exclusion
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- cervical radiculopathy
- brachial plexopathy
- ulnar nerve cut and trauma
- sensation deficit in application region
- diabetes mellitus
- polyneuropathy
- wound, burn, scar mark on forearm research region
- presence of implant, prothesis, pin in tissue
- not having well general health
- epilepsy
- presence of intrauterine device
- presence of hearing instrument
- presence of tumor, inflammatory states
- pregnancy or suspect of pregnancy
- being exposed to radiotherapy ( during the last 6 months)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
76 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04275505
Start Date
February 1 2013
End Date
August 31 2013
Last Update
February 19 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Hospital
Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye), 34754