Trauma's hidden toll: stem cell failure may explain slow recovery in elderly
NCT ID NCT02577731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how severe injuries change the way bone marrow stem cells work, especially in older adults. Researchers will collect bone marrow and blood samples from 400 trauma patients to understand why some develop long-term anemia and muscle loss. The goal is to learn more about the body's response to injury, not to test a new treatment.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could uncover why some trauma patients develop long-term anemia and muscle loss, pointing toward new ways to help them recover.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand the problem, not test a therapy, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.
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UF Health Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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