The National Center for Testing Treatments in Chronic Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury (NCT02769416) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationNot Applicable
The National Center for Testing Treatments in Chronic Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury
United States5,000 participantsStarted 2015-12
Plain-language summary
The NCTT is a prospective, multicenter, observational research network for subjects with chronic spinal cord and/or chronic traumatic brain injury.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* History of spinal cord injury and/or brain injury
* Able to provide HIPAA authorization to share prior medical records/imaging
* Age 18 and older.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Life expectancy less than 6 months, vegetative state or co-existing disease or other characteristic that precludes appropriate diagnosis of spinal cord or brain injury.
* Other condition that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
* Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give informed consent (e.g., ward of the state).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is enrolling by invitation only — can you tell me whether I might be eligible to be referred or invited to participate, given my specific diagnosis of spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury?
2The trial is using the International Standard Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury and the Disability Rating Scale as its main measurements — what do those assessments actually involve for me as a participant, and how much time and testing would they require?
3Since this study is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's a registry, observational study, or natural history study rather than a treatment trial, can you explain what I would actually be doing if I joined — and whether it involves any experimental treatments or just data collection?
4Given that this is described as a 'national center for testing treatments,' does participating in this registry or study open the door to future treatment trials, or would I need to apply to those separately?
5Would joining this study in any way affect my current rehabilitation plan or standard care, and is there a risk that time spent on study-related assessments could interfere with my ongoing treatment?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
International Standard Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury
Timeframe: greater than 6 months post-injury
2
Disability Rating Scale
Timeframe: greater than 6 months post-injury
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02769416
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston