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New treatment option for Spinal Cord Injuries
Official title Deciphering Preserved Autonomic Function After Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04493372
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study looks to characterize gradients of dysfunction in the autonomic nervous system after spinal cord injury. The autonomic nervous system plays key roles in regulation of blood pressure, skin blood flow, and bladder health- all issues that individuals with spinal cord injury typically suffer.
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 50. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- All people \- age 18-50 years old. Participants with spinal cord injury
- Adult onset, traumatic spinal cord injury.
- American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale, A-D, to encompass a spectrum of autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury.
- Neurological level of injury, C1-T12, as defined by the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury. Incorporating...
You likely can't join if
- History of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, neurologic disorders (with exception of spinal cord injury), or diabetes.
- Women who are pregnant or lactating.
- Currently taking blood thinners.
- Pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or intrathecal pump incompatible with MRI scanning.
- Cognitive issues preventing informed consent for participation.
- Body mass index \>30 kg/m2 for controls, in an effort to limit effects of early cardiovascular disease and diabetes in control population. Body mass...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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 50 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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