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Optical Monitoring With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Spinal Cord Injury Trial
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
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.
Official title: "OMNI-SCI" Trial - "Optical Monitoring With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Spinal Cord Injury" Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
17 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1
Start Date
2022-09-24
Completion Date
2026-04-01
Last Updated
2026-09-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada