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Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Clinical Trial in San Francisco, CA

Access cutting-edge acute spinal cord injury (sci) treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in San Francisco. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco

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  • Local to San Francisco

    Convenient for CA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

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    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit San Francisco site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Study in San Francisco

The goal of this study is to test whether electrical stimulation from the skin surface starting 3 days after spinal cord injury (SCI) is safe and may help patients recover their movement. The main questions it aims to answer are: * is starting electrical stimulation 3 days post SCI safe? * can starting electrical stimulation 3 days post SCI help patients recover movement? This study will be done in two phases. Both phases will be done during the patient's stay in the hospital/intensive care unit (ICU). In the first phase, participants' will undergo several tests before and after a single treatment. Assessments will be repeated before the patient will go home at around 7 days post injury. * assessment of the ability to move arms/legs and feel touch or pin prick * blood and cerebral spinal fluid draws * assessment of their spinal cord function using electrical stimulation * receive a single 60-minute continuous electrical stimulation treatment * patient's safety will be monitored throughout the intervention with the existing standard of care methods in the ICU settings. In the second phase, researchers will compare active electrical stimulation to sham stimulation to see if active stimulation safely leads to improvement in person's movement ability. In this second phase, participants' will undergo tests before and after electrical stimulation treatment which will be delivered 5 days in the row. Assessments will be repeated before the patient will go home at around 7 days post injury. * assessment of the ability to move arms/legs (every day) and feel touch or pin prick (before and after 5 days of treatment) * blood and cerebral spinal fluid draws (before the first treatment session and before going home) * assessment of their spinal cord function using electrical stimulation (before the first treatment session and before going home) * receive daily 60-minute continuous electrical stimulation treatment for 5 days while in ICU * patient's safety will be monitored throughout the intervention with the existing standard of care methods in the ICU settings.

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

A subject will be eligible for enrollment in the study of the following criteria apply:
Written informed consent is obtained.
Acute traumatic cervicothoracic SCI that meets all of the following criteria:
Acute SCI presenting to the hospital within 12 hours of injury
Traumatic non-penetrating SCI
American Impairment Scale (AIS) Grade A, B, or C
International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) neurological level of injury between C4 and T10
Aged \>/=18 years
Admission to Intensive Care Unite (ICU) with lumbar drain in place per standard of care

Exclusion Criteria

A subject will not be eligible for this study if ANY of the following criteria apply:
Subjects classified as AIS D or E
Penetrating SCIs or complete transection of the spinal cord
Incarceration or police custody
Class 2 or Class 3 obesity
Any concomitant injury that, in the judgment of the Investigator, interferes with the procedures and examinations required by the study protocol, including but not limited to:
multiple spinal cord lesions
fractures requiring lower extremity casts or splints
skin breakdown or burns over the lumbar spine
profound hemodynamic instability
traumatic brain injury (defined by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) \<14 at enrollment or inability to participate in exam)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in San Francisco?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07090473) has an active research site in San Francisco, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Treatment Options in San Francisco, CA

If you're searching for acute spinal cord injury (sci) treatment options in San Francisco, CA, this clinical trial (NCT07090473) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our San Francisco research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced acute spinal cord injury (sci) specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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