Dr. Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD
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Studies Wounds and Injuries
Studies Spinal Cord Injury
6 reported clinical trials
9 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD is currently running
Nerve Graft Surgery
for Spinal Cord Injury
This 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).
Recruiting1 award N/A
Glyburide
for Spinal Cord Injury
To 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.
Recruiting1 award Phase 14 criteria
More about Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD
Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 6 trials as a Principal Investigator · 6 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD has experience with
- Mechanomyography
- Triggered Electromyography
- Prospective Chart Review Of Subjects Diagnosed With Spinal Epidural Abscess
- Standard Clinical Care Procedures And Outcome Measurements
- Glyburide
- CONDUIT Porous Titanium Spinal Cage
Breakdown of trials Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD has run
Wounds and Injuries
Epidural Abscess
Spinal Epidural Abscess
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD specialize in?
Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD focuses on Wounds and Injuries and Spinal Cord Injury. In particular, much of their work with Wounds and Injuries has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD is currently recruiting for 4 clinical trials in Lexington Kentucky. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD has studied treatments such as Mechanomyography, Triggered Electromyography, Prospective chart review of subjects diagnosed with spinal epidural abscess.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD?
Apply for one of the trials that Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD is conducting.
What is the office address of Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD?
The office of Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD is located at: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536 United States. This is the address for their practice at the University of Kentucky.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.