Spinal Cord Injury Network USA (SCINetUSA)

[lunasicc42]

This was barely any recovery. Two measurements that really show recovery is a change in ASIA (A to B or C) or a big change in the SCIM score.

Did that patient get cells + 666? If so, shouldnt that be seen as a major Bummer?

[Jim]

ASIA exam, medical records, and MRI will be used to determine level.

One center will screen all the prospective patients.

[Jim]

Did that patient get cells + 666? If so, shouldn't that be seen as a major Bummer?

He did get both. I don't think it's a bummer, results are results.

[lunasicc42]

so what step are we on now in the process of getting the US trial up and recruiting?

[Sparky831]

so what step are we on now in the process of getting the US trial up and recruiting?

I just hope the trail got approval from the IRB already.

[lunasicc42]

google says the IRB approval process takes approx 30 days... How long has it been?

[Jim]

Contracts with the hospitals and rehabs are still being finalized, after that, workshops need to be held.

Not all facilities have the same IRB. One has given approval, the others, soon.

[lunasicc42]

Contracts with the hospitals and rehabs are still being finalized, after that, workshops need to be held.

Not all facilities have the same IRB. One has given approval, the others, soon.

thx

[lunasicc42]

approx how long are the workshops? I am just excited and intrigued to follow this trial as it comes together... Little aspects are interesting to me

[Sparky831]

Jim,

Was there anything new said during last weeks open house? Will the trail start this year or early next year?

[Jim]

Nothing new, still planning to start this year.

[Sparky831]

Hey Jim,

So after the IRBs and budgets are approved by each facility will the trail start recruiting or are you guys still going to do workshops?

[Jim]

Recruiting and workshops can happen together. It hasn't been decided yet, but I don't see the first surgery happening until Jan.

[Sparky831]

Hey Jim,

Was there anything new said during last Friday's Open House? Can you provide us with an update on the status of the trail? Will the trail start recruiting/screening this year at least? Have all the IRBs been approved?

[Jim]

We had a meeting yesterday working on finalizing the budget for the six weeks of outpatient PT. This has to be done with each center, almost complete. One IRB has been approved, 2 are pending. Almost there.