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Cristália and UFRJ begin Phase 1 trials for polylaminin

Cristália and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) are launching Phase 1 clinical trials for polylaminin, an experimental substance designed to treat spinal cord injuries. The trials are scheduled to begin on September 24 in Brazil.

The study aims to evaluate the safety of the substance in humans rather than its efficacy, which will be tested in later phases. The trial will recruit five volunteer patients, aged 18 to 72, who have sustained a complete spinal cord injury between the T2 and T10 vertebrae. To qualify, the injury must have occurred within 72 hours of the procedure, and the patient must require spinal decompression surgery.

Participants will receive a single application of polylaminin directly into the injured area during surgery. Procedures will take place at Hospital das Clínicas and Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo. Following the surgery, patients will undergo rehabilitation at AACD and will be monitored by the research team for six months. Polylaminin was developed based on research by UFRJ professor Tatiana Sampaio, who has studied the protein's potential for over 20 years.

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Anvisa · Cristália · Federal University of Rio de Janeiro · Hospital das Clínicas · Hospital das Clínicas · Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo · Tatiana Sampaio · UFRJ · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

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