Studying brain and spine surgical approaches on donated bodies
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses donated bodies (cadavers) to practice and improve surgical techniques for the brain and spine, which may help develop safer and more effective surgeries for future patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have given consent before death to donate your body for scientific research after you die.
- Your body must meet legal rules for anatomical donation in Italy.
- Your body must be available for the whole study and suitable for multiple brain and spine surgical procedures.
- You cannot have major body shape abnormalities, tissue decay, or diseases that would interfere with surgery.
- You must have proper documents proving your consent and donation eligibility.
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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