Zap to heal: electric boost for nerve repair?
NCT ID NCT06867185
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving a 10-minute electrical stimulation to a repaired finger nerve during surgery can speed up healing and improve sensation. Sixty adults aged 18-80 with a cut digital nerve will receive either standard surgical repair alone or with added electrical stimulation. Researchers will measure how well patients regain feeling and pain levels over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
brief electrical stimulation therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to faster and better recovery of feeling after finger nerve repair surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The electrical stimulation may not speed up healing more than standard surgery alone.
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Harborview Medical Center - University of Washington
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States
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The Ohio State Univeristy - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43212, United States
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University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65212, United States
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Washington University in St Louis, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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