Spinal injury sperm mystery: 18-Month study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT02144558
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study followed 35 men with spinal cord injuries over 18 months to see how their sperm quality changes and what factors might cause problems. Researchers measured sperm health, inflammation, and infections from ejaculates collected every 6 months. The goal is to find ways to preserve fertility and reduce the need for advanced fertility treatments.
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 identify key risk factors that harm sperm quality in spinal cord injured men, leading to better long-term fertility care and possibly reducing the need for assisted reproduction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 35 participants, so findings may not apply to all spinal cord injured men. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve fertility.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Cochin Hospital, Department of Biology of Reproduction
Paris, 75014, France