Can trophic electrical stimulation enhance the sensorimotor recovery of the hand following surgical repair of median and/or ulnar nerve lesions?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sensorimotor recovery; Surgery; Hand surgery

• Registration Number: ISRCTN03493501
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-09-28
• Study Completion: 2008-04-30
• Last Update Posted: 31 August 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Each participant must have experienced a surgical repair of a median and/or ulnar nerve lesion
2. They must have a good understanding of the English language or have an interpreter present, as many of the measurements involve detailed instructions

Exclusion Criteria

1. Extensive tissue loss within the forearm and or hand
2. Subjects who are currently prescribed medication for psychiatric illness
3. Communication difficulties where the subject may be unable to provide reliable understanding of:
3.1. Verbal instructions
3.2. Written instructions
3.3. Verbal responses
3.4. Written responses

The methods of testing used within this study require complex verbal instruction, therefore language impairments may confound any results of the investigation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified