Evaluating Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation to Improve Nerve Healing After Surgical Repair of Digital Nerve Injuries

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorCheckpoint Surgical Inc.

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

Sponsors and collaborators