EFFECTS OF NERVE GLIDING EXERCISES ON ULNAR-SIDED WRIST PAIN

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.

NCT Number	NCT07358507
Lead Sponsor	Gazi University Collaborators: Ankara University
Conditions	Ulnar Wrist Pain
Enrollment	34 participants
Start Date	2025-10-23
Primary Completion	2026-02 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-22