New MRI scan to see nerve damage from birth-related arm injury
This study is testing a new MRI technique to better see nerve damage in people with a birth-related arm injury. It could help doctors understand these injuries more clearly and guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 30 years old.
- You have a brachial plexus injury that happened during birth (this affects the nerves in the arm).
- Your injury has not been treated with surgery yet.
- You do not have other bone or nerve problems that are not related to this injury.
- You are not pregnant, and you have no metal implants or other reasons that prevent an MRI scan.
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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