Massive study launches to unlock secrets of spinal cord and brain injuries

NCT ID NCT02769416

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This large observational study aims to collect medical data and biological samples from up to 5,000 people with chronic spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, as well as their family members and healthy volunteers. Researchers hope this information will help them better understand these conditions and pave the way for future treatments. Participants will not receive any experimental therapy, but their contributions could advance science.

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 study could create a valuable database to help researchers better understand and develop future treatments for spinal cord and brain injuries.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects data only, so it won't directly improve health. Results depend on participant cooperation and data quality.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic dementia pugilistica spinal cord injury traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States