New ultrasound method spots low blood flow in spinal cord injuries
NCT ID NCT04056988
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special ultrasound with a contrast agent (DEFINITY®) can measure blood flow in the spinal cord during surgery for acute spinal cord injury. 27 patients received the contrast agent while surgeons performed routine decompression. The goal was to see if the technique is feasible and could help doctors detect dangerously low blood flow that may worsen the injury.
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Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Perflutren lipid microsphere (DEFINITY®)
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could help doctors identify low blood flow in the spinal cord and guide treatments to improve outcomes after injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study focused on imaging, not treatment. The technique may not prove useful or may not improve patient recovery.
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