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Evaluating Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation to Improve Nerve Healing After Surgical Repair of Digital Nerve Injuries

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllCheckpoint Surgical Inc.
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical study is to evaluate if a period of electrical stimulation delivered during the surgical repair procedure can speed up nerve healing.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-80 years * Candidate for surgical intervention under general anesthesia. * Require primary nerve injury repair in at least 1 digital nerve. * Following resection, have a resulting nerve gap of โ‰ค 10mm. * Able to complete tension-free end-to-end direct repair, or repair with a conduit, autograft, or allograft with a length โ‰ค15mm * Signed and dated informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe comorbid conditions, such as arrhythmia or congestive heart failure, preventing surgery under general anesthesia. * Nerve repair occurring \>1 month post-injury. * Incomplete nerve transection. * Injury requiring replantation of target digit * Injury distal to the distal interphalangeal joint. * Injury proximal to branching into the proper or common digital nerves. * Injuries to both digital arteries of an affected digit. * History of neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, or any other known neuropathy * History of chronic ischemic condition of the upper extremity * Cognitive impairment preventing the ability to provide consent, follow post-operative instructions, or complete clinical assessments.
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What it tests

  • Brief Electrical Stimulation Therapy
  • Digital Nerve Repair
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Where

5 sites
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Indianapolis, United States
University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Columbia, United States
Washington University in St Louis, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
St Louis, United States
The Ohio State Univeristy - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Columbus, United States
Harborview Medical Center - University of Washington
Seattle, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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