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Exercise after nerve surgery: hope for arm recovery, but trial pulled

NCT ID NCT05859178

Disease control Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study was designed to test whether a daily handgrip exercise program could speed up nerve regrowth and restore muscle and bone after brachial plexus injury surgery. It planned to enroll adults aged 18–60 with confirmed nerve damage. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data were collected.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
handgrip exercise
What this could lead to
If it worked, this could point toward a simple exercise program to improve recovery after nerve transfer surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results exist. Animal findings may not translate to humans.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Expected to start

Mar 2026

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Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults age 18-60 * electrodiagnostically confirmed brachial plexus injury affecting the musculocutaneous nerve * able to consent for participation. Exclusion Criteria: • individuals with additional neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that would affect elbow and hand function

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brachial plexus neuropathy brachial plexus neuropathy from injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Brachial plexus injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2C9, Canada

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