Electrical stimulation to help regenerate injured nerves
Official title: Regeneration of Acutely Injured Nerves With Temporary Electrical Stimulation
Run by Epineuron Technologies Inc. · NCT05721261 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new electrical stimulation treatment to see if it can help people with injured nerves recover better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Epineuron Technologies Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 15 sites (Gainesville, Florida and 14 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 11, 2023 |
| Main results expected | September 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05721261 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with acute peripheral nerve injuries.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with peripheral neuropathy or those who have any active implanted devices may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates a novel temporary peripheral nerve stimulation system designed to deliver a single dose of electrical stimulation therapy for one hour. The study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of this intervention in patients with peripheral nerve injuries. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active stimulation or a sham treatment to compare outcomes. The goal is to determine if this approach can enhance nerve regeneration and recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients with peripheral nerve injuries.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach is innovative, similar studies on electrical stimulation for nerve regeneration have shown promising results, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Peripheral nerve injury Exclusion criteria: * Peripheral neuropathy * Patients with any active implanted device
Where it's running
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University of Florida Health
Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Recruiting -
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Saint John Regional Hospital
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Recruiting -
Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Southlake Health
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Humber River Health
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
North York General Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Trillium Health Partners
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
The Curtis National Hand Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Completed -
WellSpan Health
York, Pennsylvania, United States Completed -
University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Completed -
Roth | McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre
London, Ontario, Canada Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tracy Cameron, PhD
- Email: tcameron@epineurontech.com
- Phone: 905-206-0466
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.