Erb palsy
MONDO:0700303A palsy characterized by a paralysis of the arm caused by an injury to the upper group of the main nerves supplying it, specifically the upper trunk C5-C6 of the brachial plexus. Erb palsy most commonly, though not exclusively, arises as a result of an injury sustained during birth.
Also known as: Erb's palsy, Erb-Duchenne paralysis
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 11 tagged with Erb palsy itself.
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Botox shots may save Babies' shoulders from lifelong deformity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving botulinum toxin (Botox) injections early can prevent shoulder bone deformities in babies with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, a nerve injury at birth. About 62 babies aged 10-11 months will receive either the injection or a sham procedure. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study tests simple surgical tweak to prevent debilitating arm palsy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a preventive procedure (bilateral foraminotomy) during standard neck decompression surgery can lower the risk of C5 palsy, a rare complication that causes arm weakness and pain. About 480 adults with cervical myelopathy (spinal cord compression) wi…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New turkish questionnaire aims to better assess Birth-Related nerve injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is translating a questionnaire about brachial plexus birth palsy into Turkish and checking if it works well. 50 adults with this condition will fill out the new Turkish version along with other standard surveys. The goal is to provide a reliable tool for Turkish-speaki…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Decades after birth injury surgery: how do patients fare?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows adults who had shoulder tendon transfer surgery as children for obstetric brachial plexus palsy, a nerve injury during birth. Researchers will measure pain, arm movement, strength, and social appearance anxiety in 80 participants and compare them to healthy pee…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New training aims to help parents prevent arm stiffness in newborns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new training method for caregivers of infants with brachial plexus birth injury (a nerve injury that can cause arm weakness). The goal is to see if the training helps caregivers feel more confident and do daily stretching exercises more consistently, which may …
Sponsor: Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC