Nerve Transfer to Improve Function in High Level Tetraplegia
Recruiting
Observational Study
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Tetraplegia
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine · Other
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About This Trial
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 a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-80 years of age
* High cervical SCI (motor level C1-C4)
* Motor complete SCI AIS grade A-B
* Plateaued spontaneous recovery for at least 6 months of non-operative therapy
* SCI greater than 6 months and fewer than 60 months since injury
* At least MRC 4/5 donor strength
* M…
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