Improving surgical outcomes for muscle transfer in the arm
Intraoperative Optimization and Validation of Musculoskeletal Reconstruction
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL · NIH-11056748
This study is looking at how to make surgeries better for people with brachial plexus injuries by using a muscle from the thigh to help improve arm movement, and it will track how well this muscle works during and after the surgery to help doctors learn and improve their techniques.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HINES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11056748 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the success of surgical procedures that involve transferring skeletal muscles, specifically for patients with brachial plexus injuries. The team will study the gracilis muscle, which is isolated and transplanted into the arm to help restore elbow function. By measuring the muscle's properties during surgery and comparing its predicted performance to actual outcomes over one and two years, the researchers aim to optimize surgical techniques and develop training tools for surgeons. This approach allows for a detailed understanding of muscle function in real-time during the operation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with brachial plexus injuries requiring muscle transfer surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have brachial plexus injuries or those who are not candidates for muscle transfer surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical techniques that enhance recovery and functionality for patients undergoing muscle transfer surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in optimizing surgical techniques for muscle transfer, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
HINES, UNITED STATES
- EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL — HINES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIEBER, RICHARD L. — EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: LIEBER, RICHARD L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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