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DELAYED VERSUS EARLY SURGICAL DECOMPRESSION FOR TRAUMATIC SPINAL CORD INJURY

Pakistan100 participantsStarted 2025-08-30

Plain-language summary

To compare the outcome of early versus delayed surgical decompression among patients presenting with traumatic spinal cord injury in a tertiary care hospital.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with spinal cord injury (both cervical and thoracic) as per described in the operational definition * Age from 18-60 years * Both male and female patients Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with penetrating spinal injuries such as gunshot/stab wounds * Patients with pre-existing neurological conditions like myelopathy etc. * Patients with any kind of malignancy * Patients having CSF infection etc. * Patients who are not fit for general anesthesia (i.e. ASA Grade \>2 Annexure-B) * Diagnosis of subclinical or clinical polyneuropathy * Non-traumatic or pathological fractures or cord compression * Inability to cooperate with preoperative physical examination because of cognitive impairment * Patients with previous spinal column or SCI.

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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

improvement in neurological impairment using ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS)

Timeframe: 12 Weeks after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07583836

SponsorFauji Foundation Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-01

Contact for this trial

Dr. Salman Tahir, MBBS

+92 322 6192355 ffh.rawalpindi@fauji.org.pk

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.