Optical Monitoring With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Spinal Cord Injury Trial

NCT ID: NCT04811235

Last Updated: 2023-07-03

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

10 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-09-24

Study Completion Date

2024-09-30

Brief Summary

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The study involves the 'first-in-human' evaluation of a novel optical sensor which uses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology to assess oxygenation and hemodynamics of the injured spinal cord. The NIRS sensor is laid on top of the dura, at the site of the SCI, and emits near-infrared light signals into the cord to measure tissue oxygenation and tissue hemodynamics in real-time. Our testing of this novel NIRS sensor in patients with acute SCI represents the first step in translating this technology for human use.

Detailed Description

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This single-center, prospective observational study will enroll 10 patients admitted to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) for treatment of an acute traumatic spine injury.

Promising preclinical data demonstrates that the oxygenation and hemodynamic measures of our Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) system closely match the invasive intraparenchymal measures obtained within the injured spinal cord. Further, the NIRS sensor is responsive and reflective of systemic hemodynamic changes. This clinical protocol represents the first application of this novel NIRS sensor in human SCI. Following operative decompression of the spinal cord via a posterior approach, the NIRS sensor will be placed over the dura for 7 days to monitor spinal cord oxygenation and tissue hemodynamics. Patients will be followed for 6 months and data collection for safety, feasibly and efficacy of the NIRS System.

The specific aims of this project are to:

1. Establish the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of our NIRS system in monitoring tissue oxygenation and hemodynamics of the injured spinal cord in human participants.
2. Complete the technical refinement of the NIRS system utilizing an iterative process guided by participant recruitment and data accrual during the trial.

Conditions

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Acute Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injuries

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

DEVICE_FEASIBILITY

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Arm 1

NIRS monitoring of spinal cord oxygenation and hemodynamics

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) Sensor

Intervention Type DEVICE

The NIRS sensor is laid on top of the dura, at the site of the SCI, and emits near-infrared light signals into the cord to measure tissue oxygenation and tissue hemodynamics in real-time.

Interventions

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Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) Sensor

The NIRS sensor is laid on top of the dura, at the site of the SCI, and emits near-infrared light signals into the cord to measure tissue oxygenation and tissue hemodynamics in real-time.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female aged 17 years or older
* Spinal injury between bony levels C3 and L1 inclusive
* Motor complete acute traumatic SCI (AIS A or B) or motor incomplete SCI (AIS C) with a total lower extremity motor score of less than 5
* Blunt (non-penetrating) SCI requiring posterior laminectomy with stabilization/fusion surgery within 72 hours of injury
* Able to communicate in English and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Isolated radiculopathy or cauda equina injury
* Spinal cord impairment secondary to tumour, infection, epidural bleeding, or ischemia (in
* Any condition or injury (e.g. Morel-Lavellee lesion) that would interfere with the application or readings of the NIRS sensor
* Associated traumatic condition that would interfere with the informed consent process or outcome assessments (e.g. traumatic brain injury, pelvic, abdominal, or thoracic injuries)
* Any other medical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would render the protocol procedures dangerous
* Female patients who are pregnant
Minimum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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United States Department of Defense

FED

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of British Columbia

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Brian Kwon

MD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Brian Kwon, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of British Columbia

Locations

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Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Canada

Central Contacts

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Allan Aludino

Role: CONTACT

604-875-4111 ext 61689

Facility Contacts

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Allan Aludino

Role: primary

604-875-4111 ext. 61689

Other Identifiers

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H20-01259.

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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