Promoting Healing of Nerves Through Electrical Stimulation (NCT04662320) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Promoting Healing of Nerves Through Electrical Stimulation
United States100 participantsStarted 2021-09-01
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.