N/A
Completed N=14
Comparing Outcomes of Elbow Extension Tendon Transfers
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01204736 ↗Enrolled (actual)
14
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: Elbow Extension Strength — 2.74; 8.8; 0; 68.7 Newton-Meters
Summary
Active elbow extension has significant functional benefits for individuals with tetraplegia. The proposed work will provide information to assess how effectively people are using their elbow extension tendon transfers, and whether one surgery works more effectively than the other. This study will provide recommendations to clinicians about the possibility of improving function after surgery using rehab techniques.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Elbow Extension Strength |
2.74; 8.8; 0; 68.7 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Cervical Spinal Cord Injury (C5-C7)
- Posterior Deltoid to Triceps Tendon Transfer at least one year post-surgery
- Biceps to Triceps Tendon Transfer at least one year post-surgery
Exclusion Criteria
- Subjects will be excluded from the studies if there is presence of concurrent severe medical illness, including:
- unhealed decubiti
- use of baclofen pumps
- existing infection
- cardiovascular disease
- significant osteoporosis (as indicated by a history of fractures following injury)
- or a history of pulmonary complications or autonomic dysreflexia
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01204736). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.