Body fat and pain after spinal cord injury
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This study looks at how body composition (amount and distribution of body fat) relates to pain in people with spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand why pain differs from person to person after spinal cord injury.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- Your spinal cord injury happened at least 2 years ago
- Your injury is in the C4 to L2 range of your spine
- Your spinal cord injury severity is AIS grade A, B, C, or D
- You can speak and understand English well enough for the study
- You are not pregnant and you are able to 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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