Rochester, MNNCT07210411Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Spinal Cord Injuries Clinical Trial in Rochester, MN

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

Sponsored by Mayo Clinic

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Rochester

    Convenient for MN 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.

Simple Process

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

About This Spinal Cord Injuries Study in Rochester

The purpose of this research is to learn about how the participant's body is able to balance changes in blood pressure, and how spinal cord stimulation affects these changes as well as immune \& cardiovascular function in participants with spinal cord injury.

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale A-D,64 to encompass a representational spectrum of autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury.
Neurological level of injury, C6-T8, as defined by the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury.64 Incorporating level of injury over this broad range to capture the spectrum of autonomic dysfunction. Individuals with injuries below T8 will not be included to ensure transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation does not occur over the injury/glial scar, where it may have altered properties. The C6 level was chosen to ensure hand cold pressor stimuli triggers above level sympathetic activation.
Time since injury of greater than six months, given early changes in spinal cord connectivity and recovery prior to this.
Both individuals with and without currently implanted epidural spinal cord stimulators will be enrolled.
Twenty uninjured controls will also be enrolled.

Exclusion Criteria

History of clinically diagnosed cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autonomic neuropathies, neurological disorders (with exception of spinal cord injury for individuals in those cohorts), or are active smokers.
Individuals who are taking betablockers, antihypertensives, or other sympathetically active medications which they are unable to hold.
Women who are pregnant or lactating, given known hormonal influences on autonomic regulation.65,66
Cognitive issues preventing informed consent for participation.
Body mass index \>30 kg/m2 for the uninjured controls only given increased risk of prediabetes and potential confounding normative values.
taking or being administered a medication known to potentially have adverse interactions with phenylephrine
in the judgement of the principal investigator, any illness or condition that will interfere with the patient's ability to comply with the protocol, compromise patient safety, or interfere with the interpretation of the study results

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Rochester?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07210411) has an active research site in Rochester, MN 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.

Spinal Cord Injuries Treatment Options in Rochester, MN

If you're searching for spinal cord injuries treatment options in Rochester, MN, this clinical trial (NCT07210411) 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 Rochester research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced spinal cord injuries 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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