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Impact of Gut Microbiome on Metabolic and Bowel Function During the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 85 YearsAllUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The Investigators will recruit 35 participants with acute SCI (within 6 weeks of injury) Fasting blood collection and bowel function survey will be conducted 3 times: at baseline \[within 6 weeks of injury\], 6, and 12 months after SCI. Stool will be collected for gut microbiome analysis 3 times.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18-85 years of age 2. diagnosis of traumatic SCI at the cervical to lumbar level (C3-L2) 3. classification of A, B, C (motor complete, incomplete). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women who are pregnant prior to consent 2. neurological impairment other than SCI 3. self-reported history of Crohn's disease or diverticulitis 4. irritable bowel syndrome 5. gastric blockage/obstruction or swallowing disorder 6. prior GI surgery 7. intrathecal pump 8. concurrent usage of functional electrical stimulation for bowel management (e.g., constipation). 9. able to ambulate
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
The University of Alabama at Birmingahm
Birmingham, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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