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Surgery gives new hope for hand movement after paralysis

NCT ID NCT05638191

Disease control Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether nerve transfer surgery can help people with cervical spinal cord injury regain hand function. Forty participants who have already chosen to have the surgery will be followed for two years, with regular tests of hand strength, sensation, and movement. Their results will be compared to their own starting point and to similar patients who did not have surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nerve transfer surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this surgery could restore meaningful hand opening and closing in people with tetraplegia, improving independence and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. Not everyone may regain useful hand function, and surgery carries risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2021

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patient referrals are ensured through established care pathways for upper-limb rehabilitation in SCI, including nerve transfer. Research objectives will be facilitated through already available institutional clinical and rehabilitation resources at each study site. Potential participants will be informed of the study directly by their treating physicians. The research study will be introduced by the PI or one of the co-Is of the study, who are also responsible for clinical care of all prospective participants.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Traumatic, motor-complete cervical SCI (AIS A or B) * Male or female, ages 18-70 * Consent and plan to undergo nerve transfer to restore grasp function in at least one limb * Motor grade 4-5 at C5 * Motor grade 0-1 at C8/T1 * Injury duration within 6 months at the time of surgery * English-speaking and cognitively intact * Able to provide informed written consent * Able to attend and comply with the testing protocols Exclusion Criteria: * Inability or unwillingness to participate in post-operative rehabilitation (in person or virtual) * Secondary complication of SCI (e.g., intractable neuropathic pain, edema, contracture) or major medical comorbidity (e.g., traumatic brain injury) that would independently influence response to surgery or ability to participate in rehabilitation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Paresis quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cervical spinal cord injury Sci - spinal cord injury Spinal cord injury Spinal cord injury at C5-C7 level Tetraplegia Upper extremity dysfunction Upper extremity paralysis Upper extremity paresis

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GF Strong Rehabilitation Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 2G9, Canada

  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5G2, Canada

  • QEII Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3A7, Canada

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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