Tendon Transfer for Correction of Pinch in Chronic Ulnar Nerve Injury

NCT07434999 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 17

Last updated 2026-02-27

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Summary

This prospective study evaluates the outcomes of combined ECRB and APL tendon transfer for restoring pinch function in patients with chronic ulnar nerve injury. Patients will be followed postoperatively to assess improvement in hand function, strength, and daily activity performance. Participation is voluntary and all standard care procedures will be maintained

Conditions

  • Chronic Ulnar Nerve Injury

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Combined ECRB and APL Tendon Transfer

This surgical procedure involves transferring the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB) and Abductor Pollicis Longus (APL) tendons to restore pinch function in patients with chronic ulnar nerve injury. Standard postoperative physiotherapy will follow, with assessments at 4, 6, and 12 weeks to monitor pinch strength, thumb mobility, and any complications

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sohag University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mostafa Elsayed · Sohag University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-18
Primary Completion
2025-12-20
Completion
2026-12-20

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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