Leg nerve study using donated bodies
This study uses donated bodies to map where nerves enter the leg muscles, which could help doctors avoid nerve damage during surgery. It does not involve living patients.
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Who can take part
- The study uses donated bodies (cadavers) for medical research.
- The donor must have been 18 or older at the time of death.
- The leg used must be fresh-frozen and provided by a research institution.
- The donor must not have had any prior injury or surgery on that leg.
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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