Early vs. delayed surgery for spinal cord injury recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares whether having surgery sooner or waiting longer after a spinal cord injury helps patients recover better. Researchers will track how well patients regain movement and function over time.
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Who can take part
- You have a traumatic spinal cord injury in your neck or upper back (not from a gunshot, stab wound, or disease)
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You are healthy enough to safely receive general anesthesia (surgery under full sedation)
- You do not have nerve damage problems, active infections, or cancer
- You can understand and follow instructions during physical exams and recovery
- You have not had previous spinal surgery or spinal cord injury
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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