Exercise after nerve surgery: hope for arm recovery, but trial pulled
NCT ID NCT05859178
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study was designed to test whether a daily handgrip exercise program could speed up nerve regrowth and restore muscle and bone after brachial plexus injury surgery. It planned to enroll adults aged 18–60 with confirmed nerve damage. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data were collected.
What this could mean
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Active substance
handgrip exercise
What this could lead to
If it worked, this could point toward a simple exercise program to improve recovery after nerve transfer surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results exist. Animal findings may not translate to humans.
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2C9, Canada