Improving hand recovery after brachial plexus injury in infants
Enhancing Functional Hand Recovery Through Nerve Reconstruction in Total Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
This study is testing a new surgery to help infants with brachial plexus injuries recover better hand function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Assiut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06313658 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the surgical reconstruction of total brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) to enhance hand function recovery in infants. Investigators follow a defined protocol to reinnervate the lower trunk using optimal nerve roots, addressing the complexities of restoring shoulder, elbow, and hand functions. The study aims to provide a detailed analysis of nerve reconstruction techniques and their functional outcomes, emphasizing the importance of thorough documentation and long-term follow-up to assess recovery. Various hand function scales will be utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions over an extended period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants who have undergone brachial plexus exploration and reconstruction for total obstetric brachial plexus palsy and have reached at least four years of follow-up.
Not a fit: Patients who had selective distal neurotization without brachial plexus exploration or those who underwent secondary procedures to the hand may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve hand function recovery in infants with brachial plexus injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in restoring hand function in infants with brachial plexus injuries, indicating that this approach is supported by previous findings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients Who underwent brachial plexus exploration and reconstruction for total OBPP. who have reached at least four years of follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Excluding children who had selective distal neurotization for restoration of specific functions without brachial plexus exploration or who had secondary procedures to the hand.
Where this trial is running
Assiut
- Assiut University Hospitals — Assiut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yousif T El-Gammal
- Email: yousif.elgammal@med.aun.edu.eg
- Phone: 5023797500
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.