Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy in Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow
Lead Sponsor:
Gulsah Celik
Conditions:
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is, to demonstrate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on symptoms, clinical and electrophysiological parameters in elbow ulnar neuropathy.
Detailed Description
Ulnar neuropathy of the elbow is the second most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. The ulnar nerve is prone to entrapment due to its anatomical location in the elbow. The most impor...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow evidenced by electrophysiological evaluation
- Symptoms onset with more than 1 months
Exclusion
- Presence of thenar, hypothenar or intrinsic muscle atrophy,
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypothyroidism
- Receiving an electrophysiological diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome
- Vascular disease
- Ulnar nerve injury or trauma,
- Malignancy,
- Having received treatment for ulnar neuropathy in the elbow within the last 3 months,
- Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAI) regularly
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
68 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06086210
Start Date
October 1 2022
End Date
October 1 2023
Last Update
October 17 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Muratpaşa, Turkey (Türkiye), 55400