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Exercise Training for Brachial Plexus Injury

Phase 2

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by University of Alberta

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months post surgery

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if exercise can speed up nerve regrowth & restore muscle & bone mass in brachial plexus injury patients.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-60 with a specific nerve injury in the arm called brachial plexus injury, confirmed by special nerve tests. Participants must be able to give consent. Those with other conditions affecting arm and hand function cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing if exercise training can help people recover from brachial plexus injuries by speeding up nerve healing and improving muscle and bone health. It's a randomized controlled trial, meaning participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a control group.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves exercise training, potential side effects may include typical workout-related issues like muscle soreness or strain. However, specifics will depend on individual health status and the intensity of the exercises prescribed.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months post surgery

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months post surgery

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months post surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Motor nerve conduction study

Secondary outcome measures

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

dual energy x-rays absorptiometry (DEXA)

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Exercise groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Each participant in the exercise group will undergo hand grip exercise for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for a total of 12 weeks. To activate the ulnar nerve innervated muscles, the exercise will be done using an electronic hand grip device with adjustable resistance individualized to the strength of each participant.

Group II: Control groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will carry out a stretch exercise routine that is not known to have any effect on nerve regeneration.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of AlbertaLead Sponsor

888 Previous Clinical Trials

384,918 Total Patients Enrolled

Royal Alexandra HospitalOTHER

17 Previous Clinical Trials

7,888 Total Patients Enrolled

Glenrose FoundationOTHER

7 Previous Clinical Trials

451 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Exercise Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05859178 — Phase 2

Brachial Plexus Injury Research Study Groups: Exercise group, Control group

Brachial Plexus Injury Clinical Trial 2023: Exercise Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05859178 — Phase 2

Exercise Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05859178 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is eligibility for this trial limited to individuals aged 18 or older?

"This medical trial is open to applicants aged 18 or over, but not exceeding 60 years."

Answered by AI

What potential risks do individuals face when engaging in physical exercise?

"We rate the safety of Exercise group as a 2, since this is a Phase 2 trial. Although there are some data points related to its security features, no clinical evidence indicates that it can be effective in addressing health issues."

Answered by AI

Can I qualify for inclusion in this research project?

"The eligibility criteria for this clinical trial necessitate that patients have suffered a brachial plexus injury and are situated between 18 and 60 years of age. Around 40 participants need to be recruited in total."

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Are there any vacancies available for participation in this clinical trial?

"According to information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is no longer actively seeking participants since its last update in May 12th 2023. Although the study has finished accepting candidates, 792 other trials are still recruiting patients at present."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Exercise Training for Brachial Plexus Injury Following Nerve Transfer

Ming Chan 2024. "Exercise Training for Brachial Plexus Injury Following Nerve Transfer". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05859178.