Clinical trials
Acute Spinal Cord Injury clinical trials
Below are recruiting acute spinal cord injury clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 100 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05467215RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brief oxygen breathing trial after spinal cord injury
This early-phase study tests whether a short period of breathing extra oxygen (hyperoxia) soon after lying in one position can improve physical function in people with long-term spinal cord injury. If you qualify, the goal is to see whether this treatment can help your body work better after chronic injury.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–65 - NCT05472584Recruiting
Spinal stimulation with training for leg movement after injury
This study tests whether spinal cord stimulation combined with training can improve your ability to move your legs and do daily tasks. You may be able to join if you have a traumatic incomplete spinal cord injury (or, in some cases, if you’re a healthy volunteer).
St Louis, MissouriAges 16–65 - NCT05484557Recruiting
Apixaban vs enoxaparin to prevent blood clots after spinal cord injury
This trial studies whether apixaban works as well as enoxaparin to prevent dangerous blood clots after spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you would take one of these medicines to lower clot risk during the recovery period.
RaananaAges 18 years+ - NCT05563103Recruiting
Combination therapy to improve spinal cord injury recovery
This trial studies a combination of treatments to help people with certain types of spinal cord injury regain some movement and feeling over time. If you meet the specific injury and health criteria, you may be asked to do simple walking and assessment tests during treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT05681936Recruiting
Brain and spine scans after spinal cord injury or related conditions
This study uses brain and spine scans (and possibly nerve stimulation in some cases) to understand how the nervous system changes after spinal cord injury or certain spinal conditions. It may help researchers better track recovery and understand which changes are linked to symptoms like bladder problems.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT05731986Recruiting
Skin nerve stimulation to raise blood pressure after spinal injury
This study tests whether a device that delivers mild electrical stimulation through the skin can improve low blood pressure after an acute spinal cord injury. It may help reduce episodes of dizziness or faint-feeling caused by blood pressure dropping when you sit up.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT06000592Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to stabilize blood pressure after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a non-invasive device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the spinal cord can help people with a recent spinal cord injury keep their blood pressure steady. It's designed for those who experience low blood pressure when sitting or standing, which can cause dizziness or fainting.
New York, New YorkAges 14–100 - NCT06011876Recruiting
BioFLO breathing training for spinal cord injury
This study is testing a special breathing training device (called BioFLO) for people with chronic spinal cord injury to see if it can strengthen their breathing muscles and improve their respiratory recovery.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06238492Recruiting
Boosting brain speed after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a program to help improve how quickly your brain processes information after a recent spinal cord injury. It focuses on people who are about 6 months post-injury.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18–59 - NCT06242873Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for kids with incomplete injuries
This study tests if mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can help children ages 3 to 16 with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk better. It is important for children who still have some movement in their legs but need extra help to improve their walking.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3–16 - NCT06243211Recruiting
Spinal Decompression and Nerve Graft for Acute SCI
This study tests whether surgery to take pressure off the spinal cord, plus placing a small nerve graft, can help recovery after a severe spinal cord injury. It is for people with a recent injury who have lost all movement and feeling below the level of injury.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–80 - NCT06313515Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation with arm bike for heart health in SCI
This study tests if adding spinal cord stimulation to arm bike exercise can improve heart and blood vessel health in people with chronic spinal cord injury. You would come to the clinic up to 3 times a week for up to 6 months.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–65 - NCT06438471RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This trial tests an experimental pill for people with spinal cord injury who have long-term nerve pain. It aims to see if the drug can reduce pain and be safe.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06451133Recruiting
Blood pressure management after traumatic spinal cord injury
This study tests a way to manage blood pressure after a traumatic spinal cord injury. It aims to improve blood flow to the injured area and help recovery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06452264Recruiting
Early cognitive training for thinking speed after spinal cord injury
This study tests a computer-based training program to help people with recent spinal cord injury improve how quickly they process information. It aims to see if early cognitive training can help with thinking speed after injury.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT06515132Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for consciousness after brain injury
This trial tests whether spinal cord stimulation can help people who have been minimally conscious for months after a brain injury. It aims to improve awareness and responsiveness by using mild electrical pulses.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT06521723Recruiting
Low oxygen therapy to improve walking after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether breathing low-oxygen air (a treatment called AIH) combined with spinal stimulation can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk better. It may improve your walking speed and endurance.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06540859Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for recovery after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine) can help improve bladder, bowel, and other automatic body functions during inpatient rehab after a recent spinal cord injury. It's for people who have a non-worsening injury at or above the T6 level and are within 4 months of their injury.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–65 - NCT06559618RecruitingPhase 1
Phage therapy for bladder bacteria in spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a special virus (bacteriophage) that attacks E. coli bacteria can help control bacteria in the bladder without causing an infection. It's for people with spinal cord injury who use a catheter and have E. coli in their urine but no active infection.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06587841Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for early spinal cord injury
This study tests a noninvasive spinal cord stimulation device for people with recent or long-term spinal cord injury. It aims to improve bladder function and is conducted in British Columbia, Canada, and Ukraine.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–65 - NCT06672458Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help arm and hand function after spinal cord injury
This trial uses a non-invasive device called MyndMove to apply small electrical pulses to the arm muscles, helping to improve movement after a spinal cord or nerve injury. It may be an option for people who still have some connection between their brain and arm muscles.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06706284RecruitingPhase 4
GLP-1 agonist for diabetes after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a GLP-1 agonist (a type of diabetes medicine that also helps with weight loss) is safe and effective for people with spinal cord injury and type 2 diabetes who are not on other glucose-lowering drugs.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06176833Recruiting
Walking therapy early after spinal cord injury
This study tests a special walking program for people who have recently had a spinal cord injury. The goal is to help you recover as much walking ability as possible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 16–75 - NCT06773286Recruiting
Stimulation and therapy for hand function after spinal cord injury
This trial is testing a safe method of electrical stimulation through the skin (called transcutaneous stimulation) combined with physical therapy to help people who recently had a cervical spinal cord injury improve hand and arm function. It is designed for people who are still in the hospital rehab setting.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acute spinal cord injury?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 100 recruiting acute spinal cord injury studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acute spinal cord injury trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acute spinal cord injury trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.