Brachial plexus neuropathy from injury

This trial tests a surgical technique to restore elbow bending in people who have lost this ability due to a brachial plexus injury that occurred more than a year earlier. Surgeons take a muscle from the thigh and move it to the arm, connecting its nerve to either the spinal acce…

This study tested a surgical technique to help people with a severe arm nerve injury (pan-brachial plexus injury) regain the ability to bend their fingers and grasp objects. Seventeen patients who already had some elbow movement from a prior nerve surgery received a tendon transf…

This study looked at whether a short electrical stimulation treatment after surgery can help people with severe nerve injuries in the arm regain hand function. 136 adults with complete nerve damage were randomly assigned to receive either electrical stimulation or standard care. …

This study tested a new, rapid MRI method in 102 infants with brachial plexus birth palsy (nerve damage from birth). The goal was to see if the MRI could help doctors decide earlier and more accurately whether the baby needs nerve surgery. The MRI was done without anesthesia, and…

This study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…

This study tested a robotic hand orthosis (brace) designed to help people with brachial plexus injuries—nerve damage that can paralyze the hand—grasp objects. Three participants with right-hand injuries used the device to pick up various items, and researchers measured how many g…

This study looks at how lung function, respiratory muscle strength, balance, and quality of life relate in Paralympic athletes. Researchers will measure breathing capacity, muscle strength, and balance in 24 athletes from sports like athletics, swimming, archery, and wheelchair b…

This study looks at whether placing patients face-down (prone) to help them breathe can damage nerves in the shoulder area. Researchers will use electrical tests to check for nerve injury in adults with severe lung failure who are sedated and on a ventilator. The goal is to find …

This completed study examined muscle cells from 8 children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, a birth injury that affects arm nerves. Researchers took small muscle samples during planned shoulder surgery to see if the cells can repair themselves. The goal was to understand w…

This completed study used ultrasound to examine the structure of nerves in the neck (the brachial plexus) in 200 adults scheduled for elective surgery. Researchers recorded how many nerve bundles were visible at different nerve roots. The goal was to better understand normal anat…