Traumatic neuropathy

This early-stage trial tested a new combination therapy using a polymer called polyethylene glycol (PEG) to help fuse severed nerve endings right after injury. The goal was to see if this approach could restore nerve function faster than current methods. The study involved 45 peo…

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 looked at a collagen wrap used during nerve surgery to help healing. 40 patients had the wrap placed around repaired nerves in their arms or legs. Early results suggest it may improve movement and feeling, but more research is needed.

This early study tested whether adding a patient's own Schwann cells (nerve-supporting cells) to a nerve graft could safely improve recovery after severe peripheral nerve injury. Five adults with large nerve gaps received the cell-enhanced graft. The main goal was safety, checkin…

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 whether NT 201 injections can reduce pain in adults with long-term nerve pain caused by shingles or a nerve injury. 123 people received either NT 201 or a placebo shot, and researchers tracked their pain levels over 20 weeks. The goal was to see if the treatment…

This study tested whether ethosuximide, a drug already used for epilepsy, can reduce pain in people with nerve damage. 114 adults with peripheral neuropathic pain took either the drug or a placebo for 42 days. Researchers measured pain levels and quality of life to see if the dru…

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy (using Nd:YAG or diode lasers) can help repair nerve damage in the lower jaw after dental procedures like wisdom tooth removal or implant placement. Thirty adults with numbness or tingling in their lower lip and chin received lase…

This study tested two types of laser therapy (red and infrared) to help repair damaged nerves in the face. Thirty adults with nerve injuries that had not improved for at least six months received treatment. The goal was to reduce pain and improve sensation, offering a possible al…

This small study tested whether combining mirror therapy (watching the healthy hand move in a mirror) with electrical stimulation could help people with recent nerve injuries in the forearm regain hand movement and feeling. Seven participants did hand exercises with or without th…

This study tested a new way to monitor vision during brain surgery near the optic nerve. Researchers used special goggles and anesthesia to track brain signals (visual evoked potentials) in 40 patients. The goal was to see if this method could help surgeons avoid damaging eyesigh…

This small study tested whether adding exercise (stationary biking) to standard sensory training could improve sensation and reduce pain after nerve injuries in the arm or hand. Seven adults who had a nerve injury between 2010 and 2025 took part. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study looked at 40 adults who had to wear a splint or cast on their dominant hand for 6 weeks after an injury. The goal was to see if being forced to use the non-dominant hand actually improves its function. Researchers measured hand skills and disability levels to understan…

This study looked at how the brain adapts when people have a nerve injury in their dominant arm. Researchers used brain scans to see which parts of the brain help people move skillfully with their left, non-dominant hand. The study included 120 adults, some with a chronic nerve i…