Nerve Transfer to Improve Function in High Level Tetraplegia (NCT06288763)
Nerve Transfer to Restore Upper Limb Function and Quality of Life in High Tetraplegia
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to determine if nerve transfer surgeries improve upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with a high level cervical spinal cord injury. Participants will: * undergo standard of care pre- and post-op testing and study exams * complete pre- and post-questionnaires * undergo standard of care nerve transfer surgeries * follow-up with surgeon at 6/12/18/24/36 and potentially at 48 months * attend therapy at local therapist for up to 2 years postop.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Stanford University — Stanford, California
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
📋 "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 (10 Sites)
- Stanford University — Stanford, California
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Washington University in St. Louis — St Louis, Missouri
- Wake Forest Medical Center — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Houston Methodist — Houston, Texas
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (314) 362-7368
Email: koesterl@wustl.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.