Brain scans reveal hidden changes after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT03772548
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 23 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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