This trial is recruiting individuals with cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries to test the safety and effect of nerve transfer surgery for restoring hand function. If included in the study, participants will undergo nerve transfer surgery, which identifies an intact peripheral nerve in the arm and reroutes it to a target muscle that has significant weakness or paralysis due to SCI. After allowing time for recovery from surgery and for nerve growth to occur, participants will receive hand/occupational therapy in order to retrain motor skills. Arm and hand strength, sensation and grip functions will be measured at 2 weeks, and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
The participants will undergo nerve transfer surgery and a hand/occupational therapy in order to retain motor skills. The participation in periodic outcome measurement examination is over the course of 24 months.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Sensory function
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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