A Study of Mood and Stress After Spinal Cord Injury

This is a study of factors, such as pain, family support, psychological history and alcohol/substance use, that may influence whether a person experiences depression after their spinal cord injury.

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Key information

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injury Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Central Nervous System Diseases Depression Nervous System Diseases Spinal Cord Diseases Spinal Cord Injuries Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California, United States

About this study

The objective of this study is to examine the degree to which vulnerability factors are mediated by stress to increase risk for depression after SCI in a sample of adults who sustained their injuries after the age of 18 years. Participants will complete a written survey (about pain, daily activities, social support and life experiences) and a telephone interview that will provide information about these factors.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Have a spinal cord injury
Were age 16 years or older when injured
Sudden onset of symptoms

Exclusion criteria

Under 19 years old
Less than 1 year post-injury
had a non-traumatic injury

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Collaborators

Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System
University of Washington
Wayne State University

Registry information

Official study title

A Survey of Vulnerability Factors, Current Stress and Depression Risk in Spinal Cord Injury

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Apr 19, 2011
Registry last updated: Mar 20, 2012

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