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Longitudinal Assessment of Spinal Cord Structural Plasticity Using DTI in SCI Patients

NCT03069222 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 19

Last updated 2020-09-11

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Summary

This study will apply novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to investigation of spinal cord injury (SCI) to learn how nerve fibers repair and neural cells regain ability to control muscle during the rehabilitation. The information gained will be helpful for physicians to make more accurate diagnosis of SCI, predict injury recovery and movement restoration, and develop more effective treatment plans.

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Interventions

OTHER

Standard Rehabilitative Treatment

The patients will participate in standard but comprehensive SCI specific rehabilitation therapy provided by the SCI program at KIR. The therapy consists of 3 hours per day, 5 days a week. Motor function therapy includes standardized procedures for range of motion, passive and active muscle activities, and therapies to improve mobility. The treatment program for the enrolled patients will be standardized by Dr. Kirshblum, Director of the SCI program at KIR and a Co-Investigator of the study. Patients usually receive 4 weeks of rehabilitation treatment; however, if any of them are discharged earlier from KIR, their out-patient treatment activities will be monitored and the patients will be tested based on the planned schedule.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kessler Foundation

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bing Yao, Ph.D. · Kessler Fondation

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-04-01
Primary Completion
2020-03-31
Completion
2020-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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