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Nerve transfer surgery for arm grasp after neck spinal cord injury

Spinal Cord InjurySpinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 LevelSCI - Spinal Cord InjuryUpper Extremity ParalysisUpper Extremity DysfunctionTetraplegiaUpper Extremity ParesisCervical Spinal Cord Injury

Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.

This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can help restore hand grasp function after a neck (cervical) spinal cord injury. You may be eligible if your injury is recent and you meet specific strength patterns and can commit to rehabilitation after surgery.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
40 people
Ages
18 years to 70 years
Study type
Observational

Who can take part

  • You have a traumatic neck spinal cord injury that is “motor-complete” (AIS A or B)
  • You are age 18 to 70, and you can understand and sign consent in English
  • Your arm/shoulder strength is moderately strong at C5 (motor grade 4–5)
  • Your hand/forearm/upper inner arm strength is very weak at C8 or T1 (motor grade 0–1)
  • Your injury happened within 6 months before the surgery date
  • You can attend and follow the study testing and rehabilitation plan (in person or virtual)

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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