Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Tesamorelin Therapy to Enhance Axonal Regeneration, Minimize Muscle Atrophy, and Improve Functional Outcomes Following Peripheral Nerve Injury
Brief Summary: The aim of this clinical trial is to assess the efficacy of tesamorelin as a therapy for peripheral nerve injuries. The investigators hypothesize that treatment with tesamorelin will allow for faster and greater 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 the drug or a placebo (inactive drug). A number of tests for nerve regeneration, muscle function and sensation will be performed every month for a total of 12 months. Outcomes in the patients treated with tesamorelin will be compared to outcomes in patients who received the placebo to determine the effectiveness of tesamorelin as a therapy for nerve injuries.