Blood test study for spinal cord injury recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at blood tests after a spinal cord injury to find markers that may predict recovery. The results could help doctors plan better treatment for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years of age or older.
- You have had a spinal cord injury from a blunt force (like a car crash or fall), not from a sharp object.
- Your injury is between the neck and the lower back (C0 to L1).
- The first blood sample must be taken within 24 hours of the injury, often through an IV or arterial line already in place.
- You are willing and able to give informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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