Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 50 Men only

Program to improve male fertility after spinal cord injury

Official title: The Miami Project Male Fertility Program

Run by University of Miami · NCT01467869 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a program to help men with spinal cord injuries improve their fertility by looking at issues like erectile dysfunction and semen problems.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 50 Years
SexMen only
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Miami
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Miami, Florida)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1991
Main results expectedDecember 2036
Study endsDecember 2040
Registry record updatedAugust 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT01467869 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this program are men over the age of 18 who have sustained a spinal cord injury.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are women or those without a spinal cord injury may not receive any benefit from this program.

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

What this trial studies

This program focuses on understanding and addressing male infertility issues that arise following spinal cord injuries. It aims to investigate the factors contributing to infertility, such as erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and semen abnormalities. The study includes men with spinal cord injuries and healthy control subjects to compare fertility parameters. Through observational methods, the program seeks to gather data that could lead to improved fertility treatments for affected individuals.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide insights and potential treatments to help men with spinal cord injuries father children.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies specifically targeting male fertility post-spinal cord injury, similar approaches in fertility research have shown promise in improving outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Any man with spinal cord injury over the age of 18. Control Subjects will be any healthy man over the age of 18 with no recent history of infertility

Exclusion Criteria:

* Women will be excluded.

Where it's running

  • The Maimi Project to Cure Paralysis
    Miami, Florida, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Emad Ibrahim, MD — University of Miami
  • Study coordinator: Orrey Padilla
  • Email: oxp210@miami.edu
  • Phone: 305-243-1491

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.