Brain scans reveal secrets of Left-Handed skill after nerve damage

NCT ID NCT05207878

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how the brain allows some people to move skillfully with their left, non-dominant hand after a nerve injury to the right arm. Researchers used brain scans to compare people with and without nerve injuries. The goal was to understand brain changes, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

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