ODEN Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Optical coherence tomography in Digital nErve iNjury (ODEN Study)
IRAS ID
260718
Contact name
Adam J Reid
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Manchester
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 2 days
Research summary
ODEN Study
Aiming to improve treatment for patients with nerve injuries by improving how we measure nerve regrowth and repair.
Peripheral nerve injuries result in a loss of sensation to crucial areas of the hand. Alongside this, there is a loss of sweating and changes to the skin of the affected area. This study aims to assess whether it is possible to assess these skin changes in nerve injured patients in order to examine if they can be used to monitor recovery of sensation in patients who have undergone treatment. These changes will be measured using OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) imaging, a non-invasive device.
Adult patients over 18-years old who are attending Wythenshawe Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery with a nerve injury in their hand will be offered the opportunity to take part in this research.
The research will last for 6-months after participants' initial surgery and there will be no effect on their normal care pathway or surgery.
REC name
London - Fulham Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/0691
Date of REC Opinion
24 Apr 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion