Shoulder nerve surgery to improve arm rotation in young children
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery to help children regain the ability to rotate their shoulder outward by connecting a working nerve to the damaged one. It may help children with limited arm function due to birth-related nerve damage.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1.5 and 3 years old.
- Your child has not had any previous shoulder surgery.
- Your child’s shoulder moves fully when assisted (passive range of motion).
- Your child shows the 'trumpet sign' (using the elbow and mouth to lift the arm).
- Your child does not have a stiff shoulder, a total brachial plexus injury (whole arm affected), or an injury from trauma.
- Your child and family must be able to follow up for at least 1 year after surgery.
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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