WithdrawnNot Applicable

Sup-ER Splint for Children With Birth Related Brachial Plexus Injury

Stopped: It was decided to change the study from a cohort to a randomized controlled trial.

0Started 2012-07

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the ability of a newly designed splint called "Sup-ER Splint" to improve the arm function and anatomy of children with birth related brachial plexus injuries.

Who can participate

Age range6 Weeks – 8 Weeks

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of brachial plexus injury at birth. * Significant deficit in external rotation and/or supination of the affected limb based on clinical assessment using the Toronto Active Movement Scale at 6 weeks of age: External Rotation ≤ 2 and/or Supination ≤ 2 * Tightness in Passive Range of Motion of external rotation: any angle of less than 180°. * Age 6-8 weeks for complete protocol fulfillment. Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular disorder. * Unwillingness or inability to comply with the requirements of this protocol.

What they're measuring

Toronto Active Movement Scale

Timeframe: 1 year of age

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01663428

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-08

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