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A 10-minute electric pulse during nerve surgery may speed up arm recovery

NCT ID NCT05884125

Disease control Sponsor: Checkpoint Surgical Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a single 10-minute dose of electrical stimulation, delivered during surgery for a nerve injury in the arm, can improve healing and recovery. About 13 adults who need nerve repair will be randomly assigned to receive the stimulation on top of standard care, or standard care alone. Researchers will measure muscle strength, grip, and sensation to see if the extra stimulation makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Brief electrical stimulation delivered via the Checkpoint BEST System during nerve surgery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, one-time addition to nerve surgery that speeds up recovery and improves hand and arm function after injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not hold up in larger studies. The stimulation is given once during surgery, and its long-term benefit is unproven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

13 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Upper extremity mixed or motor nerve injury from the brachial plexus to the wrist crease. * Candidate for surgical intervention. * Indicated for surgical repair by nerve transfer, primary repair, or nerve grafting. * Are age 18-80 years. * Signed and dated informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe comorbid condition, such as arrhythmia or congestive heart failure, preventing surgery. * Primary repair requiring graft \>6cm. * Nerve reconstruction occurring \>12 months post injury. * Age less than 18 or greater than 80 years. * All contraindications to included/required surgical procedure, including but not limited to language barriers, mental status barriers, inability to consent, and pregnancy/lactation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cranial nerve palsy Peripheral Nerve Injuries traumatic neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Nerve injury Nerve palsy Peripheral nerve injuries Peripheral nerve injury upper limb

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State Univeristy - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States

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