Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Nerve Transfer to Improve Function in High Level Tetraplegia
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to determine if nerve transfer surgeries improve upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with a high level cervical spinal cord injury. Participants will: * undergo standard of care pre- and post-op testing and study exams * complete pre- and post-questionnaires * undergo standard of care nerve transfer surgeries * follow-up with surgeon at 6/12/18/24/36 and potentially at 48 months * attend therapy at local therapist for up to 2 years postop.
Official title: Nerve Transfer to Restore Upper Limb Function and Quality of Life in High Tetraplegia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-02-05
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (10)
Stanford University
Stanford, California, United States
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Wake Forest Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas, United States
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada