Nerve Transfer After Spinal Cord Injuries

Surgery

Arm/hand function

Online since 1 November 2021, updated 494 days ago

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with chronic cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries with arm and hand impairment to test the effect of nerve transfer surgery. The surgery reroutes functional arm nerves to restore some hand function. The study will also consider the best timing of the surgery. Participants will receive the nerve transfer with a follow-up period of 24 months to measure arm and hand function. The goal is to see if this procedure improves quality of life and independence.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 65 years

Injury level

C1 - C8

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

Time since injury

6 months - 48 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-C8

Additionally, participants must

have no significant pain

show minimal or no evidence of motor function improvement after 6 months post-injury

What’s involved

Type

Surgery

Details

Nerve transfer surgery. Follow-up period of 24 months.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

General health

Mental health

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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