Spinal injury vaccine mystery: study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT05869968

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study compares immune responses to flu and COVID-19 vaccines between people with chronic spinal cord injuries and healthy individuals. Researchers will analyze blood samples to see if gene activity and antibody levels differ by injury level and severity. The goal is to understand why people with spinal cord injuries face higher infection risks and how to better protect them.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwell Health

    Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States

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 help doctors better protect people with spinal cord injuries from infections by improving vaccine strategies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to all injury levels or types.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

influenza spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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