Electric zaps to wrist muscles may speed hand recovery after nerve surgery
NCT ID NCT07532499
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding EMG-triggered electrical stimulation to standard physiotherapy can help people regain hand function after median or ulnar nerve repair. The stimulation activates wrist and finger extensor muscles weakened by post-surgery immobilization. Twenty-six participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the stimulation plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone, and hand strength and function will be measured.
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Active substance
EMG-triggered electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a way to recover hand strength and function more quickly after nerve repair surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 26 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy is added to standard physiotherapy, so any benefit may be modest.
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