Minnesota Regional Spinal Cord Injury Model System

Principal Investigator: Leah Hanson, PhD

Study Sponsor: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Location: Regions Hospital

Purpose of study: The purpose of the study is to contribute to the Spinal Cord Injury model systems (SCIMS) national database through longitudinal assessment of long-term health and psychosocial outcomes after acquired spinal cord injury (SCI). Patients will be asked to complete questionnaires to collect demographic information about their injury, general health, and quality of life. There is also an optional sample collection to collect blood to be stored for future genetic testing.

Inclusion Criteria:
– Presence of an external traumatic event that results in a spinal cord injury, including surgical procedures, radiation, and medical complications.
– Temporary or permanent loss of sensory and/or motor function as a result of the traumatic event.
– Admission to the system within one year of injury

Exclusion Criteria:
– Must not have previously been treated at another model system for the injury.
– Must not have completed an organized rehabilitation program prior to the admission to the system.

Study Contact:
Amanda Herrmann, PhD
(651) 495-6363
ClinicalTrials@HealthPartners.com

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