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Official title Systemic Hypothermia in Acute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02991690
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is a prospective multi-center trial designed to determine the safety profile and efficacy of modest (33ºC) intravascular hypothermia following acute cervical (C1 to C8) Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- 18 - 70 years of age
- AIS Grade A - C
- Glasgow Coma Scale ≥14
- Able to start hypothermia treatment within 24 hours of injury
- Non-penetrating injury. Patients urgently taken to the operating room for surgical reduction may also be included.
You likely can't join if
- Age \> 70 years
- AIS Grade D
- Hyperthermia on admission (\>38.5ºC)
- Severe systemic injury
- Severe bleeding
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 - 70 years of age
- AIS Grade A - C
- Glasgow Coma Scale ≥14
- Able to start hypothermia treatment within 24 hours of injury
- Non-penetrating injury. Patients urgently taken to the operating room for surgical reduction may also be included.
- Age \> 70 years
- AIS Grade D
- Hyperthermia on admission (\>38.5ºC)
- Severe systemic injury
- Severe bleeding
- Pregnancy
- Coagulopathy
- Thrombocytopenia
- Known prior severe cardiac history
- Blood dyscrasia
- Pancreatitis
- Reynaud's syndrome
- Cord transection
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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