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Epidural Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury (HEMO Trial)
HEMO Trial Summary
This trial is testing a new way to stimulate the spinal cord to help people with chronic injuries to the cervical or high-thoracic area of the spine. The goal is to improve their hemodynamic stability and quality of life.
- Spinal Cord Injury
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- You are currently taking or will need strong pain medications, or your pain would make it hard for you to take part in the trial, as decided by the doctors.You have been diagnosed with a mental illness by a doctor.You have a spinal cord injury between the third cervical vertebra and the sixth thoracic vertebra.You have fractures in your spine that have not healed yet.You have had a heart attack or stroke in the past.You have had injections of botulinum toxin in the last 6 months.You must be between 18 and 70 years old.You have health problems that would make spinal cord surgery more dangerous for you.You are not able to stop taking blood-thinning medications before surgery.You have serious problems with memory or thinking.You have severe pressure ulcers.You have frequent urinary tract infections that don't get better with antibiotics.You have a spinal cord injury confirmed by imaging tests.You have a severe spinal cord injury classified as AIS A or B.You must have had your injury for more than 1 year and have not had any required spinal surgery in the last 6 months.You have been diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension and autonomic dysreflexia.You are currently abusing drugs or alcohol.You have a pump inside your body for delivering baclofen or insulin.
- Group 1: Targeted Epidural Spinal Stimulation
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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.
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What is the current enrollment figure for this research project?
"Correct. Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this research study, which was originally posted on December 1st 2021, is actively looking for volunteers. Approximately 8 individuals are needed to be enrolled from a single location."
Is the research team still looking for participants to join this trial?
"Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical trial is currently recruiting, having been initially posted on December 1st 2021 and most recently updated on the 20th of the same month."
Do I meet the qualifications for participation in this experiment?
"Prospective participants for this clinical trial must have suffered from a spinal cord injury and should not exceed the age of 70. A total of 8 patients are needed to complete the study."
Are individuals over the age of sixty being included in this research?
"Eligibility for this trial is limited to participants aged 18 - 70. However, there are separate clinical trials available specifically for those below the age of majority and another 732 studies that cater towards individuals 65 years or older."
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