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144 Spinal Cord Trials
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Muscle Training + Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Columbus, OhioThe investigators are studying a new rehabilitation treatment for individuals trying to recover walking after spinal cord injury (SCI). The investigators will test conditions in the blood and spinal fluid to determine the best time to start this new training program. This will include checking for certain features called biomarkers by testing participants' spinal fluid and blood and compare these features to individuals without SCI. These features will help investigators determine when to start the new training program, either right away or waiting for 3 months. The new training program uses walking downhill on a slight slope on a treadmill while muscles that are not working normally are stimulated to contract using low levels of electricity. Adding this stimulation will allow people to practice walking and other skills even though full muscle control has not recovered. This new program will be in addition to any other rehabilitation therapy and will not replace standard rehabilitation. The hope is to see if downhill training with muscle stimulation, when delivered at the most ideal time, will improve trunk and leg movement, walking, and overall function. This recovery of movement and function will be compared to people with SCI receiving standard rehabilitation alone. Certain regions of the brain and spinal cord will also be studied using MRI scans to determine if these are affected by the training and compare to individuals without SCI. The total length of the study for SCI participants will be up to 16 weeks if in the standard of care group and up to 33 weeks if in the trained group. Healthy control participants will be involved for 1-2 visits.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 85
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neurologic Conditions, Cancer, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Botox, Anti-coagulation Therapy
49 Participants Needed
Ketogenic Diet for Spinal Cord Injury
Columbus, OhioThe purpose of this project is to determine if 5 weeks of ketogenic (KD, high-fat) diet vs. standard diet (SD) significantly improves motor and sensory function, glycemic function, and functional independence in patients with spinal cord injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19 - 60
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Neurological, Cardiac, Renal, Others
60 Participants Needed
MT-3921 for Spinal Cord Injury
Columbus, OhioThe purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) infusions of MT-3921 to placebo in subjects with acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injury.
Subjects meeting eligibility criteria will enter the 6-month double-blind period. Subjects will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive MT-3921 or placebo in a double blind manner.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
72 Participants Needed
Adavosertib + Radiation for Esophageal Cancer
Columbus, OhioThis phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and how well it works when given in combination with radiation therapy in treating patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). Adavosertib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Giving adavosertib together with radiation therapy kill more tumor cells than radiation therapy alone in treating patients with esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18+
Sex:All
4 Participants Needed
Non-invasive Neuro-orthosis for Quadriplegia
Columbus, OhioThe goal of this pilot clinical study is to investigate the NeuroLife EMG-FES Sleeve System, a closed-loop approach to functional electrical stimulation, in adults (n=12) with chronic (\>12 months) tetraplegia due to spinal cord injury. Briefly, the NeuroLife EMG-FES System is a completely non-invasive system (surface electrodes only, no implantable components) worn on the forearm which has up to 160 electrodes that can record electromyography (EMG), or muscle activity, and also electrically stimulate (FES) muscles. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1) What is the safety, feasibility, and early efficacy of the NeuroLife EMG-FES system on upper extremity outcomes in chronic SCI survivors with tetraplegia, and 2) Can EMG be used as a biomarker of recovery over time in chronic SCI participants undergoing rehabilitation? Participants will complete an intensive, task-oriented rehabilitation protocol using the NeuroLife EMG-FES System (3x/week x 12 weeks) in an outpatient setting. We will assess functional outcomes using standardized clinical measures of hand and arm function at six timepoints.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pacemaker, Seizure Disorder, Cancer, Others
12 Participants Needed
Medtronic Device Follow-Up for Spinal Conditions
Columbus, OhioThe purpose of this clinical study is to collect performance and safety data for post-market Medtronic devices indicated for cranial and/or spinal indication(s).
Subjects are enrolled and followed postoperatively to 24 months. The Ailliance clinical study is intended to collect data congruous with routine clinical care practices.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Concurrent Trials, Inaccessible, Vulnerable, Others
1000 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulator for Diabetic Neuropathy
Columbus, OhioThe purpose of this post-market study is to evaluate the real-world experience of Nevro's Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) therapy in patients with chronic, intractable leg pain due to painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). This is a multicenter, prospective, observational global study, that will partner diabetes management teams with pain physicians to provide an interdisciplinary treatment regimen for PDN patients. Outcomes will be assessed via standardized assessments.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Mononeuropathy, Amputation, Large Ulcers, Others
497 Participants Needed
Nivolumab for Brain Cancer
Columbus, OhioBackground:
More than 130 primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) have been identified. Most affect less than 1,000 people in the United States each year. Because these tumors are so rare, there are few proven therapies. This study will test whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab is an effective treatment for people with rare CNS tumors.
Objectives:
To learn if stimulating the immune system using the drug nivolumab can shrink tumors in people with rare CNS (brain or spine) tumors or increase the time it takes for these tumors to grow or spread.
Eligibility:
Adults whose rare CNS tumor has returned.
Design:
Individuals will be screened:
* Heart and blood tests
* Physical and neurological exam
* Hepatitis tests
* Pregnancy test
* MRI. They will lay in a machine that takes pictures.
* Tumor tissue sample. This can be from a previous procedure.
At the start of the study, participants will have blood tests. They will answer questions about their symptoms and their quality of life.
Individuals will get nivolumab in a vein every 2 weeks for up to 64 weeks.
Individuals will have monthly blood tests. Every other month they will have an MRI and a neurologic function test. They will also answer questions about their quality of life.
Genetic tests will be done on individuals' tumor tissue. Individuals will be contacted if any clinically important results are found.
After treatment ends, individuals will be monitored for up to 5 years. They will have a series of MRIs and neurological function tests. They will be asked to report any symptoms they experience....
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 99
Sex:All
133 Participants Needed
Abemaciclib + Temozolomide for Brain Tumors
Cincinnati, OhioThe purpose of this study is to measure the benefit of adding abemaciclib to the chemotherapy, temozolomide, for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma following radiotherapy.
Your participation could last approximately 11 months and possibly longer depending upon how you and your tumor respond.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:0 - 20
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Recurrent HGG, Secondary HGG, Others
Must Be Taking:Temozolomide
45 Participants Needed
Gabapentin for Spinal Cord Injury Neurorecovery
Cleveland, OhioThe objective of the proposed study is to conduct the first ever prospective, dose-exploration trial to test the feasibility of early administration of gabapentin as an intervention for neurorecovery. This research project falls under the Intervention Development stage of research as the primary goal is to assess the feasibility of conducting a well-designed intervention efficacy study in the future.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Moderate/severe TBI, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Gabapentinoids
42 Participants Needed
Neuroprosthesis Device for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioThis trial is testing an implantable device called NP-UE that helps people with cervical spinal cord injuries move their arms and hands. The device sends signals to nerves to make muscles move and senses attempts to move, helping restore hand function. The NP-UE device is part of a second-generation system that helps control hand grasp and elbow extension in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:16+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:MS, Diabetes, Cervical Spine Pathology, Others
13 Participants Needed
Neuroprosthetic System for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioThis study is to evaluate the use of a fully implanted device for providing hand function, reach, and trunk function to individuals with cervical spinal cord injury.
Funding Sources:
FDA OOPD NIH NINDS
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:17+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Neurological Conditions, Cardiopulmonary Disease, Others
30 Participants Needed
Neuroprosthesis for Paralysis
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) system to facilitate exercise, standing, stepping and/or balance in people with various degrees of paralysis.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Obesity, Immunodeficiency, Diabetes, Others
10 Participants Needed
Genital Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioBowel issues occur in nearly all people after spinal cord injury (SCI) and one major complication is fecal incontinence (accidents). This complication has been repeatedly highlighted by people living with SCI as particularly life-limiting and in need of more options for interventions. This study will test the effect of genital nerve stimulation (GNS), with non-invasive electrodes, on the activity of the anus and rectum of persons after SCI. Recording anorectal manometry (ARM) endpoints tells us the function of those tissues and our study design (ARM without stim, ARM with stim, ARM without stim) will allow us to conclude the GNS effect and whether it is likely to reduce fecal incontinence. The study will also collect medical, demographic, and bowel related functional information. The combination of all of these data should help predict who will respond to stimulation, what will happen when stimulation is applied, and if that stimulation is likely to provide an improvement in fecal continence for people living with SCI.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Cardiac Pacemaker, Others
52 Participants Needed
Genital Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of this study is to test whether electrical stimulation of the skin in the pelvic area (near the genitals) can reduce the reflexes that cause bowel accidents in people with spinal cord injuries. Current bowel treatments either involve diet and medications or surgery. This study will evaluate whether electrical stimulation can be an alternate option for bowel management.
Researchers will:
* Use an FDA approved Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device off-label
* Compare a target stimulation level to a placebo stimulation level
Participants will:
* Use electrical stimulation on the skin in the pelvic area for 6-8 hours each day for 4 weeks at home
* Visit the research center 3 times to participate in exams and answer questions
* Keep a daily diary of their bowel symptoms and stimulation times
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
12 Participants Needed
IST-12 Implant for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator and sensor for providing hand and arm function for individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
10 Participants Needed
Decision Support Tool for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioSpinal cord injury (SCI) is a permanent condition affecting every aspect of life including health, daily activities, and participation and quality of life. Persons with SCI are at high risk of pressure injury (PrI) throughout their lives due to loss of sensation, nerve damage and immobility. PrIs are local areas of damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue caused by pressure and shear commonly located over bony prominences. While most PrIs are hospital- or nursing home-acquired, in people with SCI, PrIs typically develop in the community. Community-acquired pressure injuries (CAPrIs) are common, devastating, and costly. This grant proposal will assess how well a decision support tool, called the Community Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Field Implementation Tool (CAPP-FIT), is used in the clinic and how well it prevents CAPrIs. The CAPP-FIT will be implemented at seven sites across the country in a staggered fashion. The CAPP-FIT includes: 1) an automated Veteran survey to identify risks, actions, and resources needed to prevent CAPrIs and 2) a companion Provider Report immediately available in the electronic health record listing Veteran responses to survey items with recommended evidence-based provider actions. The Veteran survey can be completed via a secured email on the computer or phone. There are three aims in the proposal: Aim 1 is implementing the CAPP-FIT at the seven geographically diverse VA SCI clinics. After CAPP-FIT implementation, each site will determine how the CAPP-FIT will be maintained in clinical practice to support sustainability. Aim 2 assesses how well the CAPP-FIT prevents CAPrIs and CAPrI-associated hospitalizations and assesses provider and Veteran satisfaction. Aim 3 assesses how well the CAPP-FIT is implemented in the SCI clinic.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Dementia
808 Participants Needed
Neuroprosthesis for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) system to facilitate stability of the trunk and hips. FES involves applying small electric currents to the nerves, which cause the muscles to contract. This study evaluates how stabilizing and stiffening the trunk with FES can change the way spinal cord injured volunteers sit, breathe, reach, push a wheelchair, or roll in bed.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Non-English Speaking, Others
10 Participants Needed
Exciflex Bandage for Chronic Wounds
Cleveland, OhioObjectives: The study objective is to carry a pilot clinical assessment comparing the exciflex bandage to standard of care (SoC) for ischemic wounds and will involve participants who are Veterans with lower extremity ischemic wounds.
Research Plan: The study will employ a randomized repeated measures design to assess the therapeutic effectiveness of exciflex in clinical use.
Methodology: All participants with chronic ischemic wounds treated at LSCDVAMC will be potentially eligible for the study. Primary target populations will include Veterans with SCI who are inpatients or residents of the on-site Long Term Care Unit and Veterans with diabetes being followed by the Podiatry Service for wound care. In addition to meeting the general inclusion criteria noted above, further exclusion criteria relating to clinical factors include; (1)Age less than 18 years and (2)Pregnancy.
Clinical Significance: Chronic ischemic wounds fail to heal normally and are a major challenge in the long-term care of many Veterans. The exciflex bandage can improve outcomes and lower cost by automatically delivering electrotherapy without disturbing the wound dressing for up to seven days, unless indicated. The overall study goal is to complete pre-market testing and evaluation of the exciflex bandage system.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Age Less Than 18, Pregnancy
16 Participants Needed
Neurostimulation and Motor Training for Spinal Cord Injury
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of this study in people living with cervical Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is to examine the effects of paired neurostimulation (i.e., PCMS) combined with contralateral motor training on inter-limb transfer of ballistic motor and hand dexterity skills.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizure History, Stroke, Parkinson's, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Bupropion, Amphetamines
17 Participants Needed
Surgery Techniques for Cervical Spondylosis
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of the study is to determine the optimal surgical approach (ventral vs dorsal) for patients with multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). There are no established guidelines for the management of patients with CSM, which represents the most common cause of spinal cord injury and dysfunction in the US and in the world.
This study aims to test the hypothesis that ventral surgery is associated with superior Short Form-36 physical component Score (SF-36 PCS) outcome at one year follow-up compared to dorsal approaches and that both ventral and dorsal surgery improve symptoms of spinal cord dysfunction measured using the modified Japanese Orthopedic Association Score (mJOA). A secondary hypothesis is that health resource utilization for ventral surgery, dorsal fusion, and laminoplasty surgery are different. A third hypothesis is that cervical sagittal balance post-operatively is a significant predictor of SF-36 PCS outcome.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45 - 80
Sex:All
269 Participants Needed
FAST Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
Cleveland, OhioThis trial is testing a new pain relief treatment that acts quickly and doesn't cause tingling. It targets patients with chronic pain who don't respond well to regular treatments. The treatment uses a device that sends electrical signals to the spine to block pain.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22+
Sex:All
177 Participants Needed
SCS vs Conventional Management for Chronic Pain
Toledo, OhioTo evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) with multiple modalities compared to Conventional Medical Management (CMM) in patients with chronic low back and/or leg pain who have not undergone spinal surgery when using the Boston Scientific WaveWriter SCS Systems.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22+
Sex:All
241 Participants Needed
Glucarpidase for Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cleveland, OhioThe purpose of this study is to test the effects of a drug called Voraxaze when it's routinely given in combination with methotrexate and rituximab, the standard treatment for CNSL.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Others
Must Be Taking:Methotrexate, Rituximab
64 Participants Needed
Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
Charleston, West VirginiaThis observational, prospective data collection is designed to evaluate the efficacy of CL-SCS therapy in real-world patients suffering from chronic pain.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Psychiatric Disorders, Active Implants, Others
25 Participants Needed
Glyburide for Spinal Cord Injury
Lexington, KentuckyTo assess the safety and efficacy of using oral Glyburide (Diabeta) as a neuroprotective agent in patients with acute cervical or thoracic traumatic spinal cord injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Renal Disorder, Liver Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Sulfonylureas
12 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Lexington, KentuckyThe study will be a non-randomized, non-blinded pilot study to analyze the safety and feasibility of a non-significant risk device, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation. The aim is to include 30 total patients, 10 patients in each of 3 groups:
1. Non-traumatic spinal cord injury (ntSCI) with diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy and offered surgical intervention.
2. Early tSCI screened during the hospital admission when cervical/thoracic spinal injury was diagnosed.
3. Delayed tSCI (control) screened 6-24 months after acute cervical/thoracic spinal injury.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Brachial Plexus Injury, Dementia, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Interventional Drugs
30 Participants Needed
Nerve Graft Surgery for Spinal Cord Injury
Lexington, KentuckyThis is a single-blinded (with outcome assessors blinded to treatment allocation), 12-month pilot study to evaluate of the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of dorsal myelotomy and expansive duraplasty performed either without or with autologous nerve graft implantation after acute traumatic spinal cord injury.
Ten participants will be allocated to receive either DMED (n=5) or DMED + ANGI (n=5) based on a block design. Participants and assessors will be blinded to group allocation. Excess sural nerve samples will be collected for banking/analysis (may include proteomic, culturing, genomic, cellular analysis).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 80
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Unconsciousness, ASIA Grade C-E, Others
10 Participants Needed
Ketamine for Aortic Aneurysm Pain Management
Lexington, KentuckyThis trial is testing low doses of ketamine to see if it can reduce pain and the need for opioids in patients having a specific type of heart surgery. These patients usually need a lot of pain relief because they are also getting another treatment to prevent a serious complication. Ketamine works by blocking pain signals in the brain. Ketamine is an old anesthetic agent that has been explored for pain relief in various conditions, including cancer pain and acute pain episodes.
Stay on current meds
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 90
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Hydrocephalus, Pregnancy, Others
Must Be Taking:Naloxone
20 Participants Needed
Treatments for Sleep Apnea in Spinal Cord Injury
Detroit, MichiganThis study will investigate potential therapeutic approaches for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in patients with chronic cervical spine injury (\>6 months post-injury).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 89
Sex:All
100 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spinal Cord clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Spinal Cord clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Spinal Cord trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Spinal Cord is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Spinal Cord medical study ?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Spinal Cord clinical trials ?
Most recently, we added Spinal Cord Stimulation for Healthy Adults, Intermittent Fasting for Spinal Cord Injury and FES Therapy + Task-Specific Training for Spinal Cord Injury to the Power online platform.