Early medication for muscle stiffness after spinal cord injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving medication early can reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) after a spinal cord injury. It aims to improve comfort and function during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your spinal cord injury was caused by a blunt force (like a fall or car crash), not a stabbing or gunshot.
- Your injury level is between the neck (C0) and the lower back (L1).
- You have some remaining movement or sensation (AIS grade A to D).
- You do not have a moderate or severe brain injury.
- You do not have other neurological conditions like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis.
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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