New surgery could give spinal cord injury patients a better chance at recovery
NCT ID NCT07280351
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests a procedure called expansile duraplasty, where surgeons open the spinal cord's covering and sew in a patch to give the swollen cord more room. Researchers will compare recovery in 66 adults who receive this extra surgery versus those who get standard care alone. The goal is to see if the procedure leads to better movement and independence after a severe spinal cord injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
expansile duraplasty (a surgical procedure that opens the spinal cord covering and sews in a patch to create more space for swelling)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve movement and independence after a severe spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants. The procedure is surgical and carries risks like infection or bleeding. It may not lead to better recovery than standard care alone.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SPINAL CORD INJURY CERVICAL are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California, 94110, United States