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Australia halts promising paralysis trial after sudden dismissal of lead researchers, sparking concern over spinal injury research.
The eWalk2 clinical trial in Australia, aimed at restoring mobility in paralyzed patients using electrical stimulation, has been disrupted after NeuRA abruptly terminated contracts of its lead researchers, Professors Simon Gandevia and Jane Butler, without warning.
The $3 million taxpayer and charity-funded project, which showed promising results, has left patients and researchers confused, with no clear next steps.
NeuRA, facing financial challenges and internal management issues, is working to rehome the trials and return $1 million in unspent donations.
Concerns are growing over the future of spinal cord injury research in Australia, with fears of lost expertise and infrastructure.
Australia detiene un prometedor ensayo de parálisis después del despido repentino de los investigadores principales, lo que genera preocupación sobre la investigación de lesiones en la columna vertebral.