Monitoring Spinal Cord Blood Flow During Aortic Surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive monitoring device (NIRS) that tracks blood flow to the spinal cord during planned aortic surgery. The goal is to better understand and prevent spinal cord damage that can cause paralysis after major aortic procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a planned (elective) aortic surgery—either open surgery, minimally invasive (endovascular), or hybrid approach
- Your surgery is scheduled in advance, not an emergency
- You can provide written informed consent before the study starts
- You don't have pre-existing paralysis or severe nerve damage
- Your skin is healthy enough to allow placement of monitoring sensors on your back
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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