Protocol for the Chinese Real-­World Evidence for Acute Spinal Cord Injury (ChiRES) study: a prospective, observational, multicentre cohort study of acute spinal cord injury

This study aims to create a large collection of information and samples from patients with recent spinal cord injuries in China. This will help to improve clinical research and treatment standards. The project will gather detailed data, including patient history, emergency care, and various examinations, to develop tools that can predict complications and outcomes for these patients. Researchers will also analyze imaging and blood samples to find markers that can help predict how well patients will recover, and they aim to determine the best timing for surgical treatment.

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  The study aims to establish a multicentre database of clinical information and biospecimen samples of patients with acute SCI and to complete at least 1 year of follow-­up.
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  The research seeks to assess the current state of acute SCI management and identify gaps by comparing it with existing guidelines.
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  A key objective is to develop biochemical blood markers and imaging markers that can predict the prognosis of acute SCI early on.