Tesamorelin to Improve Functional Outcomes After Peripheral Nerve Injury

Description

The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of tesamorelin as a therapy for peripheral nerve injuries. The investigators hypothesize that treatment with tesamorelin will result in faster and more substantial recovery of motor and sensory function following surgical repair of injured peripheral nerves. Patients with upper extremity nerve injuries will be randomly assigned to receive either tesamorelin treatment or no treatment. Assessments for nerve regeneration, muscle function, and sensation will be conducted every three months for a total of 12 months. Outcomes in patients receiving tesamorelin will be compared to those in the untreated group to determine the effectiveness of tesamorelin as a therapeutic intervention for nerve injuries.

Conditions

Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of tesamorelin as a therapy for peripheral nerve injuries. The investigators hypothesize that treatment with tesamorelin will result in faster and more substantial recovery of motor and sensory function following surgical repair of injured peripheral nerves. Patients with upper extremity nerve injuries will be randomly assigned to receive either tesamorelin treatment or no treatment. Assessments for nerve regeneration, muscle function, and sensation will be conducted every three months for a total of 12 months. Outcomes in patients receiving tesamorelin will be compared to those in the untreated group to determine the effectiveness of tesamorelin as a therapeutic intervention for nerve injuries.

Tesamorelin Therapy to Enhance Axonal Regeneration, Minimize Muscle Atrophy, and Improve Functional Outcomes Following Peripheral Nerve Injury

Tesamorelin to Improve Functional Outcomes After Peripheral Nerve Injury

Condition
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Baltimore

Sami Tuffaha, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Ulnar nerve laceration at the wrist, repaired primarily
  • * Certain cancers (active or in the past)
  • * Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension
  • * Certain pituitary problems
  • * Oral contraceptives
  • * Pregnancy
  • * Drug or alcohol dependence
  • * Psychosocial issues that would limit participation and compliance

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Johns Hopkins University,

Sami Tuffaha, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Johns Hopkins University

Study Record Dates

2025-12