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

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Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Hospital

Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye), 34754