Impact of Gut Microbiome on Metabolic and Bowel Function During the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury
Recruiting
Observational Study
Spinal Cord Injuries
Gut Microbiome
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 35 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
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About This Trial
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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Eligibility Criteria
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 hist…
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