Impact of Gut Microbiome on Metabolic and Bowel Function During the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury

Part of paid clinical trials in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study ID
NCT05670288
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Gut Microbiome
  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 85 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

The Investigators will recruit 35 participants with acute SCI (within 6 weeks of injury) Fasting blood collection and bowel function survey will be conducted 3 times: at baseline \[within 6 weeks of injury\], 6, and 12 months after SCI. Stool will be collected for gut microbiome analysis 3 times.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 15, 2023
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Dec 1, 2026
Completion
Feb 28, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
35 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Spinal Cord Injury
    Patients who have had an acute spinal cord injury in the past 72 hours

Primary Outcome Measure

Neurological impairment - Injury level by ISNCSCI [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The University of Alabama at BirmingahmBirminghamAlabama35294
Jereme Wilroy, PhD
[email protected]
(205) 934-0355
Jereme Wilroy, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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