Introducing the Spinal Research Trial Tracker
Every breakthrough in spinal cord injury treatment starts with a clinical trial. That’s why we’ve created the Spinal Research Trial Tracker, a free service to keep you connected to the latest spinal cord injury clinical trials, research developments, and opportunities to participate.
When you sign up, you’ll receive regular email updates featuring:
- Spotlight features on cutting-edge spinal cord injury research.
- Highlighted clinical trials of interest that are recruiting in the UK and internationally.
- Guidance to help you understand how clinical trials work and how to get involved.
If you are based in the UK, you will also have the chance to receive tailored trial notifications from approved researchers when a study matches your profile.
Sign up for Trial TrackerFurther information for participants
Got questions about the Trial Tracker? You’re in the right place.
Signing up to our Trial Tracker is a simple way to stay connected to the latest research and clinical trials in spinal cord injury. We’ve answered some common questions you might have about the service below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we’re always here to help, so please get in touch.
Who is eligible to sign up for the service?
This service is open to all, over the age of 18, who have an interest in spinal cord injury research. Everyone who signs up will receive our regular email service which will detail the latest news and opportunities in the field of spinal cord injury research.
Those living in the UK will be able to provide further details about their injury and can be matched with carefully chosen trial opportunities.
How often will I get updates from the service?
Our Trial Tracker newsletter will be sent to all on a monthly basis. Participants based in the UK will be able to receive updates about new trials that may be of interest. These will be sent as new trials become available.
Does signing up commit me to participate in a trial?
Signing up simply keeps you informed about new trials and the latest developments in spinal cord injury research.
If you meet the eligibility criteria set by a clinical trial and are based in the UK, we will notify you via email with the details of the trial and how you can express your interest or apply to participate directly.
If you decide to apply for a study, you’ll typically contact the research team directly using the information provided in the notification email. All subsequent communications regarding the trial will take place directly between you and the relevant research team.
Why do you ask for my medical data?
Those based in the UK will have the opportunity to share further details about their injury such as your injury classification, neurological level, and any relevant medical history. This data ensures precise matching with suitable UK trials.
Can I discontinue the service at any time?
Yes, you can opt out of the registry at any time. You can do this by contacting us via the contact information provided on our website, and we will remove your data from our system according to GDPR guidelines.
How is my information safeguarded?
Your data is not shared with external researchers or any third party without your explicit consent. Researchers can request to send information to potentially eligible participants, but they cannot access your data directly. Spinal Research will send this information on behalf of researchers to those who match the trial criteria.
Your data is stored in a highly secure database using advanced encryption technologies and managed in strict accordance with GDPR and other applicable data protection standards.
Further information for researchers
Looking for participants for your spinal cord injury study?
We’d love to help. Through our Trial Tracker, we connect researchers with people actively interested in SCI trials safely and securely.
We are currently able to offer this service for UK trials. Researchers must ensure that all trials listed in the registry have obtained the necessary ethical approvals and comply with applicable UK and international regulations, including the GDPR for handling personal information.
To tell us about your trial, please get in touch.
