Nerve surgery offers new hope for hand movement after paralysis

NCT ID NCT05638191

First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can help people with cervical spinal cord injury regain hand and arm function. Forty participants will be followed for two years after surgery, testing their strength, sensation, and ability to grasp objects. The goal is to improve daily independence, though ongoing management of the spinal cord injury remains.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • GF Strong Rehabilitation Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 2G9, Canada

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  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5G2, Canada

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  • QEII Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3A7, Canada

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  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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