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A syndrome resulting from the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the space between the clavicle and first rib (thoracic outlet). It is caused by car accident injuries or repetitive job or sport-related injuries. Signs and symptoms include pain in the shoulders and neck, numbness in the fingers, and weakening grip.
Features include very common findings: Paresthesia; and common findings: Abnormal rib morphology, Edema, Muscle weakness, and Arthralgia and others. 11 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Muscles | 3 | Muscle weakness, Myalgia, Muscle spasm |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for thoracic outlet syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
Phenotype severity distribution: 1 very common feature, 5 common features.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
9 clinical trials registered, 2 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, medical devices, and drug therapy. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE4, 5 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT06992752](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06992752) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
2 |
Sensory neuropathy, Paresthesia |
Bones and joints | 1 | Arthralgia |
Lab test results | 1 | Abnormal electrical muscle activity (EMG) (emg abnormality) |
Dysfunctional Breathing in Individuals With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
— |
Hacettepe University |
UNKNOWN |
[NCT06172101](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06172101) | Free Fat Flap In Recurrent Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgical Treatment | — | Nantes University Hospital | UNKNOWN |
[NCT07535853](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07535853) | Effect of Low-Power Laser Therapy on Pain and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | NA | Cairo University | NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
[NCT05628948](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05628948) | Vascular Lab Resource (VLR) Biorepository | — | The Cleveland Clinic | RECRUITING |
[NCT06095700](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06095700) | First Rib Resection Versus Avulsion for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | NA | University of Sulaimani | UNKNOWN |
213 publications have been identified in PubMed for thoracic outlet syndrome. Kisho has analyzed 55 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (42%), Clinical Trial Publication (25%), and Case Report / Case Series (15%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 23 | 42% |
Clinical study results | 14 | 25% |
Patient case studies | 8 | 15% |
Other research | 4 | 7% |
Disease patterns and progression | 4 | 7% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 2 | 4% |
Wassim J (2026). [PMID: 41709328](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41709328/). *J Cardiothorac Surg*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
O'Sullivan J (2026). [PMID: 41657761](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41657761/). *Hand Ther*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Deveze E (2026). [PMID: 41106672](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41106672/). *Ann Vasc Surg*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
McDermott M (2026). [PMID: 42023676](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42023676/). *J Vet Intern Med*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Tüzen Tek Ş (2026). [PMID: 41549644](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41549644/). *J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Shehaj A (2025). [PMID: 40107194](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40107194/). *Clin Neurol Neurosurg*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Cha YH (2025). [PMID: 39545467](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39545467/). *Clin Anat*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Tsuladze II (2025). [PMID: 41307980](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41307980/). *Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Gharaei H (2025). [PMID: 40986903](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40986903/). *Pain Physician*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AlQahtani AS (2025). [PMID: 40933928](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40933928/). *J Surg Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]