Does higher blood pressure help spinal cord healing?

NCT ID NCT02878850

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 94 adults with a recent spinal cord injury to see if keeping blood pressure at a higher or lower target for the first week helps recovery. Participants were split into two groups: one with a standard blood pressure goal and one with a higher goal. Researchers measured changes in arm, leg, and sensory function to see which approach might be better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrium Health F.H. Sammy Ross Trauma Center

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

  • University of Maryland Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

  • Yale University

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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