Nerve inflammation after elbow injury: a research study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at nerve inflammation after elbow injuries. It is for adults who need surgery for a recent elbow fracture or dislocation, and it aims to better understand recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a broken or dislocated elbow that happened less than a week ago.
- Open surgery is the planned treatment for your elbow.
- You do not have a history of nerve problems, past injuries, or diseases like rheumatoid arthritis in the same arm.
- You are not taking anti-inflammatory drugs or immune-suppressing medications at the time of your injury.
- You are able to answer questions and can come back for a one-year follow-up.
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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