Contrast ultrasound for acute spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a contrast dye used with ultrasound can help treat recent spinal cord injuries. You may qualify if you had a spinal cord injury less than 24 hours ago and need surgery to fix the spine.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You've had a spinal cord injury in the last 24 hours.
- Your injury is mild to severe but not completely without movement or feeling below the injury level.
- You need and can safely have spine surgery to realign and stabilize your back.
- You cannot have a history of severe allergic reactions to contrast agents or certain chemicals (like PEG).
- You cannot have a serious head injury, heart conditions, or a hole in your heart.
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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