Could a One-Hour shock boost nerve repair after severe arm injury?
NCT ID NCT02403661
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a short electrical stimulation treatment after surgery can help people with severe nerve injuries in the arm regain hand function. 136 adults with complete nerve damage were randomly assigned to receive either electrical stimulation or standard care. Researchers measured nerve signals, hand strength, and dexterity over two years to see if the stimulation improved recovery.
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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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136 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Mar 2013
- 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: * Patients with severe injury to the brachial plexus causing complete denervation. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of other neurologic conditions. * Cognitive compromise that renders the patients unable to understand and consent to the study. * Minors younger than the age of 18.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1, Canada
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