Brain-gut connection study in spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain and gut communicate in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and healthy controls. It uses non-invasive methods to understand these signals, which might help improve bowel and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 70 years old.
- You must be able to read and speak English.
- You must not be a regular smoker.
- You must not have diabetes or take certain diabetes medications.
- You must not have a history of gastrointestinal diseases or surgery.
- For people with SCI: your injury must be at least 12 months old and be a complete (AIS A) or motor-incomplete (AIS B) injury in the neck (tetraplegia).
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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