NCT07583836 DELAYED VERSUS EARLY SURGICAL DECOMPRESSION FOR TRAUMATIC SPINAL CORD INJURY
| NCT ID | NCT07583836 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Fauji Foundation Hospital |
| Condition | Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-01.
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Brief Summary
To compare the outcome of early versus delayed surgical decompression among patients presenting with traumatic spinal cord injury in a tertiary care hospital.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with spinal cord injury (both cervical and thoracic) as per described in the operational definition * Age from 18-60 years * Both male and female patients Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with penetrating spinal injuries such as gunshot/stab wounds * Patients with pre-existing neurological conditions like myelopathy etc. * Patients with any kind of malignancy * Patients having CSF infection etc. * Patients who are not fit for general anesthesia (i.e. ASA Grade \>2 Annexure-B) * Diagnosis of subclinical or clinical polyneuropathy * Non-traumatic or pathological fractures or cord compression * Inability to cooperate with preoperative physical examination because of cognitive impairment * Patients with previous spinal column or SCI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07583836 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07583836 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07583836 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ffh.rawalpindi@fauji.org.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07583836 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07583836 clinical trial?
NCT07583836 is sponsored by Fauji Foundation Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.