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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1991 |
| Main results expected | December 2036 |
| Study ends | December 2040 |
| Registry record updated | August 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT01467869 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.