Ultrasound shoulder measurements in infants with birth-related arm weakness
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to measure the shoulder position in infants with neonatal brachial plexus palsy (weakness in the arm from birth). It aims to see if these measurements relate to how the baby uses their arm, which could help guide future treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is between 3 months and 1 year old
- Your baby has been diagnosed with neonatal brachial plexus palsy (arm weakness from birth)
- Your baby's injury is classified as Narakas group I, II, or III (mild to moderate)
- Imaging tests show no torn nerve roots (avulsion)
- Your baby has not had shoulder surgery or botulinum toxin (Botox) injections in the affected shoulder
- Your baby has no other muscle, bone, or nervous system conditions, and the injury only affects one arm
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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