Injury to the cervical spinal cord with swelling after duraplasty

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study examines whether performing expansion duraplasty in addition to typical decompression surgery improves motor outcomes after traumatic cervical spinal cord injury. Eligible adults with severe injury (C2–T1, AIS A–C) who are scheduled for surgery within 72 hours are enrolled. The procedure aims to reduce spinal cord compression, improve spinal cord perfusion, and optimize metabolic conditions in the cord. Outcomes focus on motor recovery and functional abilities relevant to daily life after injury. The trial is led by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taoyuan, Taiwan.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18 years
* Severe cervical (C2 - T1) traumatic spinal cord injury (AIS grade A-C)
* Deemed to require and be suitable for surgery that includes laminectomy or diskectomy by local surgeon
* Surgery within 72 hours of traumatic spinal cord injury
* Able to provide informed consent or consultee declaration or proxy consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Life-limiting or rehabilitation-restricting co-morbidities
* Thoracic or lumbar traumatic spinal cord injury
* Probable dural tear due to injury
* Other central nervous system disease

Where it's running

• Ying-Ching Li
  Taoyuan, Taiwan, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Li Ying Ching Ying-Ching Li, Dr.
• Email: johnhunter0823@gmail.com
• Phone: 886953723572

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.