ArticleSpinal cord2026
The Early and Intensive Motor Training for Spinal Cord Injury Trial: key principles to consider when undertaking large international investigator-driven clinical trials.
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designMethodological commentary.
objectivesTo summarise key methodological and operational principles for designing and conducting large, international, investigator-driven clinical trials involving physical interventions for people with recent spinal cord injuries (SCI). This paper draws on our experience designing and conducting The Early and Intensive Motor Training for SCI Trial (SCI-MT Trial).
setting15 spinal injury units across Australia, Scotland, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium.
methodsWe reviewed the SCI-MT Trial protocol, documentation, and procedures to identify key methodological and operational issues relevant to large, international trials involving physical interventions for people with recent SCI. Guidance was developed based on both our practical experience and current recommendations from clinical trial experts, with the aim of informing and supporting future trialists.
resultsWe identified key principles that should be considered when designing and conducting trials of physical interventions for people with recent SCI. These included principles related to trial design (Methodological Principles) and trial conduct (Operational Principles).
conclusionsThis paper provides guidance on the principles and practicalities of designing and implementing large, international, investigator-driven clinical trials. It is intended to assist future trialists in planning trials that are methodologically rigorous, operationally feasible, and ethically robust.
trial registrationACTRN12621000091808 (1.2.2021). TRIAL IDENTIFIER NO: U1111-1264-1689. PROTOCOL NO: Version 1.3, 22nd Oct 2021.
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