Clinical Trials

Brachial plexus neuropathy

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A Study of Upper Extremity Motion Strategies for Activities of Daily Living in Patients who have had Brachial Plexus Reconstruction Rochester, MN

The purpose of this study is to measure the joint angles and range of motion for daily activities in adults who have had brachial plexus reconstruction surgery. Results from this study can help to improve the surgical planning for restoration of upper extremity function. There is also potential for results from this study to aid in the design of assistive upper extremity orthotic devices.
A Study to Evaluate Ketamine to Treat Chronic Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries Rochester, MN

The purpose of this study is to assess pre- and postoperative neuropathic pain in patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries to determine if intraoperative ketamine infusion affect neuropathic pain associated with avulsion injuries of the brachial plexus.

A secondary goal is to determine the duration of pain relief following ketamine infusions.