RecruitingSpinal Cord Injury, Acute
Systemic Hypothermia in Acute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Eligible age
18–70 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
7 states
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This study is a prospective multi-center trial designed to determine the safety profile and efficacy of modest (33ºC) intravascular hypothermia following acute cervical (C1 to C8) Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
Sponsor: University of Miami
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 18 - 70 years of age
- ✓ AIS Grade A - C
- ✓ Glasgow Coma Scale ≥14
- ✓ Able to start hypothermia treatment within 24 hours of injury
- ✓ Non-penetrating injury. Patients urgently taken to the operating room for surgical reduction may also be included.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Age \> 70 years
- ✕ AIS Grade D
- ✕ Hyperthermia on admission (\>38.5ºC)
- ✕ Severe systemic injury
- ✕ Severe bleeding
- ✕ Pregnancy
- ✕ Coagulopathy
- ✕ Thrombocytopenia
Where it's recruiting
Arizona
Phoenix
Florida
Miami
Georgia
Atlanta
Indiana
Indianapolis
Maryland
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
South Carolina
Columbia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT02991690 · last updated 2026-08-26