CLINICAL TRIALS AND RESEARCH STUDIES CRITERIA FOR PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURY

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TRIAL

This is open only to people with severe injury to a peripheral nerve (in leg or arm) and is NOT open to people with a spinal cord injury

The Safety and Efficacy of Autologous Human Schwann Cell (ahSC) Augmentation of Nerve Autografts after Severe Peripheral Nerve Injury

Purpose To evaluate the safety of injecting one’s own Schwann cells along with nerve autograft (e.g. sural nerve – the sural nerve is a sensory nerve in the leg) after a severe injury to a major nerve has occurred. The secondary purpose of this research project is to evaluate whether transplanted Schwann cells can enhance recovery of sensory and motor function.

Qualification Summary This study is for people aged 18-65 with a severe recent nerve injury in their arm, leg, or sciatic nerve, but excludes people with certain medical conditions, pregnancy, or substance abuse. (contact for more information)

Status Enrolling

Principal Investigator Allan D. Levi, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact George Jimsheleishvili, M.D.

Website:  ClinicalTrials.gov