Promoting Healing of Nerves Through Electrical Stimulation
Trial ID or NCT#
NCT04662320
Status
NOT RECRUITING
Purpose
This study is evaluating a new therapeutic use of electrical stimulation to promote nerve healing and improve functional recovery following surgical intervention for nerve compression. A single dose of the therapeutic stimulation is delivered as part of the surgical intervention to address compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
Official Title
Promoting Healing of Nerves Through Electrical Stimulation
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
- * Electrodiagnostic evidence of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow.* Are candidates for surgical intervention.* Evidence of motor involvement such as intrinsic muscle atrophy or weakness.* Are age 18-80 years.* Signed and dated informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
- * Severe comorbid condition, such as arrythmia or congestive heart failure, preventing surgery* Previous history or current transection of ulnar nerve, or concomitant upper extremity nerve injury* Global peripheral neuropathy affecting the hands* Age less than 18 or greater than 80 years* Un-affected hand maximum grip strength \<12kg
Investigator(s)
Thomas J. Wilson
Peripheral nerve surgeon,
Neurosurgeon
Clinical Professor, Neurosurgery
Clinical Professor (By courtesy), Adult Neurology
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