Muscle-in-vein Conduits for Digital Nerve Reconstruction
Completed
- Conditions
- Sensory Recovery
- Registration Number
- NCT01958632
- Lead Sponsor
- BG Trauma Center Tuebingen
- Brief Summary
The actual study should provide a first direct comparison between results after reconstruction of sensory nerves of the hand using muscle-in-vein conduits to the standard methods of nerve transplantation and direct nerve suture.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 77
Inclusion Criteria
complete digital nerve injuries, nerve reconstruction in the first 6 months post trauma
Exclusion Criteria
total or subtotal amputations
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Semmes-Weinstein-Monofilament test The earliest 6 months post-OP
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Two-point-discrimination The earliest 6 months post-OP
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie sensory nerve regeneration using muscle-in-vein conduits in digital nerve repair?
How does the efficacy of muscle-in-vein conduits compare to autologous nerve grafts and direct nerve suturing in hand nerve reconstruction?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict successful sensory recovery outcomes in patients undergoing muscle-in-vein conduit nerve repair?
What are the potential adverse events associated with muscle-in-vein nerve conduits versus standard nerve repair techniques in hand surgery?
How do muscle-in-vein conduits compare to other nerve guidance strategies like collagen or decellularized nerve allografts in promoting sensory recovery?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
BG Trauma Center
🇩🇪Tuebingen, Germany
BG Trauma Center🇩🇪Tuebingen, Germany