Capt....Serial spinal taps have severe side effects..
"As many as 25% of people who undergo a lumbar puncture develop a headache afterward due to fluid leaking into nearby tissues. The headache typically starts several hours up to two days after the procedure and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and dizziness."...
These are illustrative of some of the less severe potential complications of serial spinal taps.
My question is...Whey would anyone agree to participate in such a study?...The participants have, at the very least, the right to know the results of the study.