Brain scans reveal hidden changes after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT03772548
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to observe how the brain and spinal cord change after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare 450 patients (from recent to long-term injury) with healthy volunteers. The goal is to find imaging markers that can predict recovery and guide rehabilitation. No drugs or treatments are being tested.
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 could help doctors predict recovery and tailor rehabilitation after spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct patient benefits, and results may not apply to all injury types.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitätsklinik Balgrist
RECRUITINGZurich, 8008, Switzerland
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