About this trial

The goal of this clinical study is to evaluate if a period of electrical stimulation delivered during the surgical repair procedure can speed up nerve healing.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 18-80 years

Candidate for surgical intervention under general anesthesia.

Require primary nerve injury repair in at least 1 digital nerve.

Following resection, have a resulting nerve gap of ≤ 10mm.

Disqualifiers

Severe comorbid conditions, such as arrhythmia or congestive heart failure, preventing surgery under general anesthesia.

Nerve repair occurring >1 month post-injury.

Incomplete nerve transection.

Injury requiring replantation of target digit

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Brief Electrical Stimulation Therapy
  • Digital Nerve Repair

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

5
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center46260, IndianapolisIndiana, United States
University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery65212, ColumbiaMissouri, United States
Washington University in St Louis, Department of Orthopedic Surgery63110, St LouisMissouri, United States
The Ohio State Univeristy - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery43212, ColumbusOhio, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Checkpoint Surgical Inc.

Lead sponsor