Nerve transfer with electrical stimulation for hand function after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery that moves nerves (nerve transfers) plus gentle electrical stimulation to help people with spinal cord injury regain hand movement. It may be a good fit if you have a C6 or C7 injury and haven't had hand surgery before.
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Who can take part
- You have a cervical (neck) spinal cord injury classified as ASIA A or B.
- Your injury level is C6 or C7.
- No prior hand surgery (like tendon or nerve transfers) for your injury.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- No pacemaker or other implanted electronic device.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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