New tendon transfer surgery helps patients with paralyzed hands regain grip
NCT ID NCT07605494
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a surgical technique to help people with a severe arm nerve injury (pan-brachial plexus injury) regain the ability to bend their fingers and grasp objects. Seventeen patients who already had some elbow movement from a prior nerve surgery received a tendon transfer using their biceps muscle. The goal was to improve hand function without causing finger clawing. Results showed that the surgery could restore useful finger flexion, though some patients needed additional procedures.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2014
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Brachial plexus injury patients with successful nerve transfer surgery for elbow flexion * Elbow flexion motor power at least grade 4 Exclusion Criteria: * Stiffness of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint * Stiffness of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint * Severe soft tissue injury around the forearm
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Siriraj Hospital
Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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