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Nutrition Education for Spinal Cord Injury
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Elizabeth R Felix, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Miami
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 12 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test if a nutrition program can improve nutrition knowledge and health for people with SCI.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with spinal cord injury, including those with complete or incomplete paraplegia and ventilator-independent tetraplegia. It's not open to minors, pregnant women, prisoners, or anyone unable to consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a nutrition education program designed to increase knowledge about nutrition and improve health-related markers in people living with spinal cord injuries.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves educational information rather than medication, there are no direct medical side effects; however, changes in diet based on the education provided could indirectly affect individual health.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 12 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Nutrition Knowledge
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Cardiometabolic Biomarkers - Blood Urea Nitrogen
Change in Cardiometabolic Biomarkers - Chloride
Change in Cardiometabolic Biomarkers - Fasting Sodium
+9 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Nutrition Education GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this study arm will receive nutrition education once a month for 12 months.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Nutrition Education
2018
Completed Phase 3
~7750
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The Craig H. Neilsen FoundationOTHER
55 Previous Clinical Trials
2,915 Total Patients Enrolled
University of MiamiLead Sponsor
902 Previous Clinical Trials
410,056 Total Patients Enrolled
Elizabeth R Felix, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami
2 Previous Clinical Trials
85 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am under the age of 18.I am unable to give consent for medical procedures.I have a spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia or tetraplegia but can breathe without a ventilator.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Nutrition Education Group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this experimentation currently have any open slots for volunteers?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this specific study is no longer looking for participants as the trial was last updated on July 18th 2023. Despite its closure, there are 966 other medical investigations actively recruiting applicants at present."
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