This trial is recruiting individuals with new spinal cord injuries to determine if they have better recovery if their blood pressure (BP) is managed in the emergency room. Participants will be randomly assigned to either have medical management of BP to maintain it within a target range, or will not have medical management of BP, allowing it to fluctuate naturally. The main goals are to assess whether BP management affects sensation, strength, pain, and participation in activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, grooming, walking, etc.).
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
For 7 days, the participant’s BP will be maintained with medications as needed within a target range or their BP will not be managed, allowing it to fluctuate without targeting a specific range. Testing session to determine the participant’s recovery at 6 months after the injury.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Sensory function
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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