Nerve Transfer After Spinal Cord Injury- Multi-center (NCT04023591)
Nerve Transfers to Improve Upper Extremity Function and Quality of Life in Tetraplegic Patients
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Current treatment strategies of acute cervical spinal cord injuries remain limited. Treatment options that provide meaningful improvements in patient quality of like and long-term functional independence will provide a significant public health impact. Specific aim: Measure the efficacy of nerve transfer surgery in the treatment of patients with complete spinal cord injuries with no hand function. Optimize the efficiency of nerve transfer surgery by evaluating patient outcomes in relation to patient selection and quality of life and functional independence.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Stanford University — Stanford, California
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Surgery/Occupational Therapy (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (9 Sites)
- Stanford University — Stanford, California
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Washington University — St Louis, Missouri
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Houston Methodist — Houston, Texas
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
- Alberta Health Services - Foothills Medical Center — Calgary, Alberta
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.