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Tiny study probes why shoulders get stiff after birth nerve damage

NCT ID NCT05403034

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study examined muscle cells from 8 children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, a birth injury that affects arm nerves. Researchers took small muscle samples during planned shoulder surgery to see if the cells can repair themselves. The goal was to understand why shoulders become stiff and to build a model for testing future treatments.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward new therapies to improve shoulder muscle function in children with brachial plexus palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (8 participants) focused on understanding basic biology, not testing a treatment. Results may not lead directly to new therapies.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

8 people

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Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * OBPP children with a planned shoulder surgery (arthrolysis and/or muscle transfer). Exclusion Criteria: * other neurological disorders, post-traumatic shoulder stiffness

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Conditions

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Erb palsy muscular atrophy Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy non-recovering obstetric brachial plexus lesion

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Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34000, France

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