Investigating the effect of combined infrared and red laser irradiation after median and ulnar nerve repair in the hand on accelerating repair and reducing complications resulting from nerve injuries in penetrating traumas.

The combined impact of infrared and red laser therapy following median and ulnar nerve repair in the hand in the first 4 weeks to accelerate healing and minimize complications resulting from nerve injuries in sharp traumas.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170502033783N3

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-01

Start date

2025-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Trauma. Open wound of wrist and hand, part unspecified

Interventions

The first group is visited every week after surgery and discharge from the hospital, the stitches are removed in the second week, the splint is removed in the fourth week, and the patient is referred

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men between 18 and 65 years of age Women between 18 and 65 years of age Sharp or penetrating hand injury The first visit in the first week of injury

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: They may have received any treatment that could affect the central nervous system or the peripheral nervous system in the past month. Patients who have undergone surgery for their peripheral nerve injuries. Patients who have not completed any necessary medical treatment for their peripheral nerve injury (such as medication, physiotherapy) at least three months prior to the study. Patients who lack sufficient understanding of the study. Patients who lack sufficient the ability to follow the protocols. Smokers Pregnant women Patients with systemic diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Growth of nerve in centimeter. Timepoint: Measurement of longitudinal growth of the damaged nerve 2,4,6,8,10 and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Tinel test.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Acceleration of nerve growth based on EMG and NCV test. Timepoint: 2,4,6,8,10 and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: EMG and NCV test.;Lack of first web contraction in median nerve injury. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Claw hand condition in ulnar nerve injury. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Presence of Wartenberg's sign. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Patient satisfaction rate. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Acceleration of nerve growth based on EMG and NCV test. Timepoint: 2,4,6,8,10 and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: EMG and NCV test.;Lack of first web contraction in median nerve injury. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Claw hand condition in ulnar nerve injury. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Presence of Wartenberg's sign. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Patient satisfaction rate. Timepoint: Twelve weeks after surgical repair. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNaghmeh Poorpezeshk

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

naghmeh_pr@yahoo.com+98 21 8890 1108

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026