Blood tests may predict chronic pain after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT00913471
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked for substances in the blood that could signal chronic pain after a spinal cord injury. Researchers compared blood samples from 120 people with and without pain, including those with recent and long-term injuries. The goal was to find early warning signs that could help identify patients at risk for developing neuropathic pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors predict which spinal cord injury patients will develop chronic pain, allowing earlier treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear biomarkers, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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