Pain, function, and social appearance in adults after shoulder tendon transfer for obstetric brachial plexus palsy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a cross-sectional observational study conducted at Biruni University to describe long-term outcomes in adults who had a Modified Hoffer shoulder tendon transfer for obstetric brachial plexus palsy during childhood. Participants and healthy controls will undergo a single assessment session measuring pain (numeric rating scale), range of motion, muscle strength, functional status, social appearance anxiety, and role performance. The study aims to characterize the clinical profile of these adults and compare results with age-matched controls to understand long-term postoperative outcomes. Ethical approval has been obtained and informed consent will be collected from all participants. The research is designed as a master's thesis and follows Helsinki Declaration principles.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Individuals With Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy:

* Being between 18 and 40 years of age.
* Having a diagnosis of unilateral brachial plexus birth palsy.
* Having undergone shoulder tendon transfer surgery using the Modified Hoffer Technique.
* Having at least 5 years elapsed since the last surgery.
* Having a cognitive and communication level sufficient to comply with the assessment process.
* Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study and signing the informed consent form.

Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Individuals:

* Being between 18 and 40 years of age.
* Having no history of upper extremity-related surgery within the last 5 years.
* Having a cognitive and communication level sufficient to comply with the assessment process.
* Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study and signing the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria for All Participants:

* Having a neurological disease.
* Having another orthopedic problem or a history of trauma in the affected upper extremity.
* Having a history of systemic disease requiring an acute attack or hospitalization within the last 3 months.
* Pregnancy or being less than 6 months postpartum.

Where it's running

• Biruni University
  Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.