Program to improve male fertility after spinal cord injury
The Miami Project Male Fertility Program
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT01467869 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are men over the age of 18 who have sustained a spinal cord injury.
Not a fit: Patients who are women or those without a spinal cord injury may not receive any benefit from this program.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Miami, Florida
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.