Promoting Healing of Injured Nerves With Electrical Stimulation Therapy

Launched by CHECKPOINT SURGICAL INC. · May 30, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help injured nerves heal better using electrical stimulation therapy. The researchers want to find out if this therapy can improve recovery after surgery for nerve injuries in the arm. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will receive the electrical stimulation during their surgery along with standard care, while the other group will only receive the usual care.

To be eligible for this trial, you need to be between 18 and 80 years old and have a specific type of nerve injury in your upper arm that requires surgery. You must also be able to sign an informed consent form. Participants can expect to receive standard treatment for their injury, plus the additional electrical stimulation if they are in the treatment group. The trial is currently looking for volunteers, and it’s important to note that certain health conditions may prevent someone from participating, such as serious heart problems or being pregnant.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Upper extremity mixed or motor nerve injury from the brachial plexus to the wrist crease.
• • Candidate for surgical intervention.
• • Indicated for surgical repair by nerve transfer, primary repair, or nerve grafting.
• • Are age 18-80 years.
• • Signed and dated informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Severe comorbid condition, such as arrhythmia or congestive heart failure, preventing surgery.
• • Primary repair requiring graft \>6cm.
• • Nerve reconstruction occurring \>12 months post injury.
• • Age less than 18 or greater than 80 years.
• • All contraindications to included/required surgical procedure, including but not limited to language barriers, mental status barriers, inability to consent, and pregnancy/lactation.