New surgery aims to stop spinal cord damage in its tracks
NCT ID NCT06243211
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two surgical procedures to reduce further damage after a severe spinal cord injury. Ten adults with recent spinal cord injury will receive either a standard decompression surgery or that surgery plus a nerve graft. The goal is to see if these approaches are safe and help improve independence and neurological function over 12 months.
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University of Kentucky - Chandler Medical Center
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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