NCT07358507 EFFECTS OF NERVE GLIDING EXERCISES ON ULNAR-SIDED WRIST PAIN
| NCT ID | NCT07358507 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Gazi University |
| Condition | Ulnar Wrist Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-23 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-02 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 34 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-23 with a primary completion date of 2026-02.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn if adding specific "nerve gliding" exercises to a standard physical therapy program helps reduce pain and improve hand function in people with ulnar-sided (pinky side) wrist pain. Participants who have had wrist pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive a standard treatment program that includes patient education, activity modification, massage, and ice application. One group will also perform specific nerve gliding exercises for the ulnar nerve. Researchers will evaulate pain level, hand function, strength, weight-bearing tolerance, and joint position sense at the beginning and after 4 weeks of treatment to see if the exercises provide extra benefit. The study treatment period lasts for 4 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years of age. * History of ulnar-sided wrist pain lasting for at least 3 months. * Diagnosis of ulnar-sided wrist pain confirmed by a hand surgeon, which may include: fractures or dislocations of the 4th and 5th metacarpals, hamate, triquetrum, lunate, pisiform, distal ulna, or distal radius; Lunotriquetral ligament tears; Kienböck's disease; Ulnar impaction syndrome; Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) injury; carpal instabilities; DRUJ instability; pisotriquetral arthritis; DRUJ arthritis; extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon subluxation; or tendinitis of the ECU, extensor digiti minimi, and flexor carpi ulnaris. * Adequate cognitive level (scoring 22 or above on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale). Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other diseases involving the hand and wrist (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's disease). * History of traumatic injury to the hand, wrist, and/or forearm within the last 3 months. * History of surgery on the hand, wrist, and/or forearm within the last 6 months. * Currently receiving treatment for hand and wrist problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07358507 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Ulnar Wrist Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07358507 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07358507 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cerenzorluo@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07358507 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07358507 clinical trial?
NCT07358507 is sponsored by Gazi University. The trial plans to enroll 34 participants.