Miami, FLNCT07052344Now EnrollingIRB Ready

SCI - Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial in Miami, FL

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

Sponsored by University of Miami

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Miami

    Convenient for FL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    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 Miami site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This SCI - Spinal Cord Injury Study in Miami

The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of food on brain and stomach activity in persons with and without spinal cord injury (SCI).

Sponsor: University of Miami

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

, SCI and Controls
Adults, 18 to 70 years of age.
Sex, male or female.
Weight-stable (±3 kg) for the preceding 3 months (self-report).
Physically inactive adults not meeting weekly activity guidelines (\<150 min/week) for the preceding 3 months (self-report).
Fluent in written and spoken English.

Exclusion Criteria

, SCI and Controls
Do not meet the inclusion criteria.
Current/regular smoker (defined by Center for Disease Control (CDC)/ National Institute of Health (NIH) as an adult who has smoked 100 cigarettes in his or her lifetime and who currently smokes either every day or every other day) (self-report).
Currently dieting and/or trying to gain or lose weight.
Vagus or recurrent laryngeal nerve injury (self-report).
Uncontrolled thyroid disease, such that they are not on thyroid medication (e.g., levothyroxine) to treat the condition (self-report)
Diabetes (type 1 or type 2) and/or currently taking anti-diabetic or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)/dual agonist medications (self-report).
Gastrointestinal disease (self-report), such as inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, chronic pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, and any condition requiring gastrointestinal surgery (e.g., bowel resection, colostomy, or ileostomy).
Swallowing disorder (self-report).
History of bariatric surgery
Food allergies/dislikes or dietary restrictions (i.e. vegan) (self-report).
Allergy to adhesives (self-report)
Open abdominal wounds or abdominal skin not intact.
Current use of probiotics/prebiotics (self-report).
Current use of medications that can impact appetite, body weight, and/or bowel function, such as prokinetic, antiemetic, narcotic analgesics, anticholinergic, anti-inflammatory, antipsychotic, or anti-obesity agents (self-report).
Pregnant (determined by urine pregnancy test) or breastfeeding women.
Non-adults (infants, children, teenagers).
Adults unable to consent
Prisoner. SCI-specific Eligibility Criteria Inclusion Criteria, SCI Only
At least 12 months post-SCI, denoting chronic injury
Complete American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS A) or motor-incomplete (AIS B) tetraplegia (SCI at or above C8 lesion)
Able to self-feed (self-report)
On a bowel care program every day or every other day (self-report). Exclusion Criteria, SCI Only
Under 12 months post-SCI.
Motor-incomplete (AIS C, D) paraplegia (SCI below C8 lesion), including thoracic, lumbar, and sacral injuries.
Ventilator-dependence (self-report).

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 Miami?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07052344) has an active research site in Miami, FL 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.

SCI - Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Options in Miami, FL

If you're searching for sci - spinal cord injury treatment options in Miami, FL, this clinical trial (NCT07052344) 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 Miami research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced sci - spinal cord injury 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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