Could a 30-Minute ZAP during surgery help heal nerves?
NCT ID NCT06687460
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a short, 30-minute electrical stimulation to the damaged nerve during hand surgery can help it regrow and restore function better than surgery alone. It involves 21 adults with acute nerve injuries between the elbow and wrist. Researchers will measure nerve signals and hand function over time to see if the stimulation makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
brief electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve hand function recovery after nerve repair surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage trial with only 21 participants, so results may not apply widely. The benefit of electrical stimulation for nerve regeneration is still unproven.
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Locations
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National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan, 704302, Taiwan