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NCT06623357 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pilot Test of Caregiver Training Protocol for Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
A NA study of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy and Erbs Palsy, sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT06623357 is a NA study of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy and Erbs Palsy that is actively recruiting participants, run by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants. The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.
The verdict
NCT06623357, a NA study of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy and Erbs Palsy, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that exit the spinal cord from the C5-T1 nerve roots and provide all motor and sensory function to the arm from the shoulder to the fingers. Injury to the brachial plexus due to traction forces during labor and/or delivery causing the nerves to stretch or tear occurs in 0.9 out of 1000 live births. As many as 30% of infants with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) have paralysis or weakness in one arm resulting in lifelong impairment in arm function with joint contractures, the shortening of tendons, ligaments and muscles, leading to reduced range of motion (ROM), being a common complication and major source of disability. A primary goal of early management of BPBI is to use passive range of motion (PROM) (stretching) to improve and/or maintaining shoulder ROM due to the known risk of shoulder contracture within the first year of life. Infants who develop contractures face challenges in overall sensory-motor development and are less able to participate in meaningful occupations and activities of daily living due to limited upper extremity ROM. They are also at risk for subsequent surgeries throughout their lives. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) and physicians who specialize in treating infants with BPBI recommend caregivers to perform PROM at every diaper change, which is every 1-3 hours in the first months of life, and every 4-6 hours by age one. A survey study by one of the investigators on this proposed project found that 85% of OTPs who specialize in BPBI make this recommendation for performing PROM at every diaper change; however, there is no research to support this frequency to prevent or decrease contractures. Clinical observations suggest that infants who receive consistent daily PROM seem to avoid development of shoulder contractures while those who receive no or infrequent PROM seem to develop early and significant contractures. In a retrospective pilot study we found that children whose parents consist
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Pilot Training Protocol
- OTHER Standard Training Protocol
Study Locations (2)
Florida
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital - St. Petersburg
Maryland
- Kennedy Krieger Institute - Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06623357
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06623357 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, which has 73 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Pilot Training Protocol is the first listed.
NCT06623357 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Florida, Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06623357 about?
NCT06623357 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Test of Caregiver Training Protocol for Brachial Plexus Birth Injury". The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that exit the spinal cord from the C5-T1 nerve roots and provide all motor and sensory function to the arm from the shoulder to the fingers. Injury to the brachial plexus due to traction forces during labor and/or delivery causing the nerves to stretch or t...
What is the current status of trial NCT06623357?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2025-01-01. Estimated completion is 2027-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06623357 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Erbs Palsy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06623357?
The interventions under investigation include: Pilot Training Protocol (OTHER), Standard Training Protocol (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06623357?
This trial is sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, which has 73 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06623357 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Florida, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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