Nerve Transfer Surgery to Restore Upper-limb Function After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Recruiting
Observational Study
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
Upper Extremity Paralysis
Upper Extremity Dysfunction
Tetraplegia
Upper Extremity Paresis
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 70
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this prospective, open-label cohort study is to assess functional outcomes in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury who have undergone nerve transfer surgery to restore upper limb function. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does nerve transfer improve hand function in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury?
* What factors are associated with functional improveme…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Traumatic, motor-complete cervical SCI (AIS A or B)
* Male or female, ages 18-70
* Consent and plan to undergo nerve transfer to restore grasp function in at least one limb
* Motor grade 4-5 at C5
* Motor grade 0-1 at C8/T1
* Injury duration within 6 months at the time of surg…
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