Long-term effects of surgically treated acute nerve injuries in the hand and arm
Official title: "Evaluation of the Epidemiology of Surgically Treated Acute Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Injuries of the Upper Extremity and Their Long-Term Effects on Sensory and Motor, Functional Status, and Quality of Life"
Run by Suleyman Demirel University · NCT07402655 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see how adults with acute traumatic nerve injuries in the hand or arm recover sensation, movement, hand function, and quality of life after surgical or non-surgical care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Suleyman Demirel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Isparta) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 10, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07402655 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 or older with an acute traumatic peripheral nerve injury of the upper extremity (median, ulnar, radial, or combined) who can consent and complete clinical and functional evaluations are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with prior nerve injury or surgery on the affected limb, central nervous system disorders affecting arm function, severe musculoskeletal injuries that prevent testing, or inability to complete follow-up evaluations are unlikely to benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study enrolls adults with acute traumatic peripheral nerve injuries of the upper extremity (median, ulnar, radial, or combined) who undergo surgical or conservative management. Participants receive standardized clinical, sensory and motor testing, functional assessments, and quality-of-life questionnaires at scheduled follow-ups. The study excludes those with prior nerve surgery on the affected limb, central nervous system disorders affecting the arm, or injuries that prevent functional testing. Data will be used to describe recovery patterns and long-term outcomes after different treatment approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve understanding of typical recovery timelines and outcome drivers, helping clinicians and patients make better treatment and rehabilitation choices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational cohorts have described outcomes after upper extremity nerve injuries, so this study builds on existing clinical knowledge rather than testing a new therapy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years and older * Diagnosis of acute traumatic peripheral nerve injury of the upper extremity (median, ulnar, radial, or combined injuries) * Injury requiring surgical or conservative management * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous peripheral nerve injury or surgery in the affected upper extremity * Presence of central nervous system disorders affecting upper extremity function * Severe concomitant musculoskeletal injuries preventing functional assessment * Inability to complete clinical and functional evaluations
Where it's running
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Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Uygulama ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: halenur yaman
- Email: halenurayvaci@sdu.edu.tr
- Phone: +905418758844
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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.