Massive study aims to unlock secrets of spinal cord and brain injuries
NCT ID NCT02769416
First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This large observational study is collecting medical data and biological samples from 5,000 people with chronic spinal cord or traumatic brain injury, as well as family members and healthy volunteers. Researchers hope to build a rich database to better understand these conditions and pave the way for future treatments. Participants will not receive any experimental therapy.
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Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, 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 provide valuable data to help design future treatments for spinal cord and brain injuries.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly help participants. It may take years to produce actionable results.
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.