Glue for nerves? polymer technique aims to speed up recovery after injury
NCT ID NCT02359825
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tested a new combination therapy using a polymer called polyethylene glycol (PEG) to help fuse severed nerve endings right after injury. The goal was to see if this approach could restore nerve function faster than current methods. The study involved 45 people with cut digital nerves in the hand who had surgery within 72 hours of injury.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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