Can ultrasound catch shoulder displacement early in Birth-Related nerve injuries?
NCT ID NCT07768904
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This study looks at infants with a birth-related nerve injury called neonatal brachial plexus palsy, which can weaken the arm and sometimes cause the shoulder joint to slip out of place. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure the shoulder joint and compare those images with a physical exam to see which clinical signs best predict shoulder problems. The goal is to help doctors detect these issues earlier so treatment can begin sooner.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shoulder ultrasonography and standardized clinical examination
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors spot shoulder joint problems earlier in infants with brachial plexus palsy, allowing treatment to start sooner and potentially preventing long-term disability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study, so the findings may not apply to all infants. Ultrasound measurements can vary, and the study does not test a treatment, so it may not directly improve outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences Turkey, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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