Brachial plexus neuropathy from injury

This study tests a brain implant that records activity from the motor cortex and stimulates the sensory cortex. It aims to help people with severe arm or hand impairment—due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or amputation—control external devices like computers. The trial focuses on…

This study tests whether giving botulinum toxin (Botox) injections early can prevent shoulder bone deformities in babies with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, a nerve injury at birth. About 62 babies aged 10-11 months will receive either the injection or a sham procedure. The g…

This study tests whether adding a preventive procedure (bilateral foraminotomy) during standard neck decompression surgery can lower the risk of C5 palsy, a rare complication that causes arm weakness and pain. About 480 adults with cervical myelopathy (spinal cord compression) wi…

This study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do…

This early study tests whether a device that sends electrical pulses to muscles and the spinal cord can improve arm, hand, or leg movement in people with paralysis from spinal cord injury, stroke, or other nerve damage. Up to 64 participants will attend sessions five times a week…

This study looks at whether high-frequency spinal cord stimulation can reduce chronic neuropathic pain in people who have had a brachial plexus avulsion injury. Researchers will track pain levels and daily function in 20 adults who are already scheduled to receive the implant. Th…

This pilot study is testing a portable hybrid exoskeleton that combines a robotic arm support with electrical stimulation to help people with upper limb deficits from stroke or brachial plexus injuries. Ten participants will perform tasks like moving blocks and daily activities w…

This study is translating a questionnaire about brachial plexus birth palsy into Turkish and checking if it works well. 50 adults with this condition will fill out the new Turkish version along with other standard surveys. The goal is to provide a reliable tool for Turkish-speaki…

This study follows adults who had shoulder tendon transfer surgery as children for obstetric brachial plexus palsy, a nerve injury during birth. Researchers will measure pain, arm movement, strength, and social appearance anxiety in 80 participants and compare them to healthy pee…

This study aims to see if a quick bedside sensory test can predict which painkiller—pregabalin, duloxetine, or a placebo—works best for people with nerve pain in their feet. About 190 adults with diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or idiopathic nerve pain will try each treatment for…

This study tests a new training method for caregivers of infants with brachial plexus birth injury (a nerve injury that can cause arm weakness). The goal is to see if the training helps caregivers feel more confident and do daily stretching exercises more consistently, which may …

This study is collecting information from 4,000 adults with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) to better understand the condition. Researchers will combine standard tests with nerve ultrasound to see if it helps diagnose and track the disease. No new treatments are being tested…

This study is collecting nerve samples and biofluids from 400 people with ALS or peripheral neuropathies to find biological markers for early diagnosis and disease tracking. By analyzing individual cells, researchers hope to identify molecular changes that happen before symptoms …