Heat pulses to nerves may loosen stiff elbows after brain injury
NCT ID NCT07712471
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether applying targeted heat (thermal radiofrequency) to a specific nerve in the arm can safely reduce severe elbow stiffness in adults who developed spasticity after a brain or spinal cord injury. Researchers will measure changes in elbow movement, muscle tightness, and quality of life in 64 participants. The goal is to see if this nerve treatment offers lasting relief when standard therapies have failed.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- thermal radiofrequency applied to the musculocutaneous nerve
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new, minimally invasive option to reduce severe elbow spasticity and improve quality of life for people with brain or spinal cord injuries.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no control group, so results may be less definitive. The procedure carries risks like nerve damage or incomplete relief, and long-term effects are not yet known.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña
A Coruña, A Coruña, 15006, Spain
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