Clinical trials · California
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 7 recruiting cervical spinal cord injury studies with a site in California — including Phase 1 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT07280351Enrolling by invitation
Duraplasty for acute spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether adding a special patch (duroplasty) during emergency spinal surgery helps people recover from a recent traumatic spinal cord injury. It's for patients who need decompression surgery within 24 hours of injury.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT04883463Recruiting
Brain and spinal stimulation to improve breathing after SCI
This trial tests a neuromodulation treatment to improve breathing in people living with a cervical spinal cord injury who have significant breathing problems. If you qualify, you would have regular weekly testing over many months to see whether breathing and breathing support needs improve.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06288763Recruiting
Nerve transfer to improve arm function in high-level tetraplegia
This study tests whether transferring a nerve from a working muscle can help restore function in the arm or hand for people with high-level tetraplegia. It may be an option if you've stopped improving with standard therapy.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06541041Recruiting
Nerve transfer with electrical stimulation for hand function after spinal injury
This trial tests a surgery that moves nerves (nerve transfers) plus gentle electrical stimulation to help people with spinal cord injury regain hand movement. It may be a good fit if you have a C6 or C7 injury and haven't had hand surgery before.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06841770RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a delivery device for spinal cord injury treatment
This trial tests a device that delivers a special cell therapy (LCTOPC1) into the spinal cord. It is for people with a recent or chronic spinal cord injury that is severe (no feeling or movement below the injury) or leaves some sensation but no movement.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07357428Recruiting
Brain-computer implant study for severe paralysis or speech loss
This study tests a brain-computer implant that might help people with severe paralysis or speech loss control a computer with their thoughts. It is for people who have trouble moving and speaking due to a progressive disease or injury.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 22–75 - NCT03698149Recruiting
Brain-signal training for hand and speech control after disability
This study tests whether recording brain signals can help people regain better control of movements in the arms and help with speech. It may be an option for people with significant disability from certain nerve and brain conditions who can safely take part in brain-monitoring procedures.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cervical spinal cord injury studies listed above.
- Stanford University · 2 studies
- Rancho Research Institute
- University of California San Diego Health
- University of California, Davis Medical Center
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of California, San Francisco
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
What taking part in a cervical spinal cord injury study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cervical spinal cord injury clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 7 recruiting cervical spinal cord injury studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a cervical spinal cord injury study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a cervical spinal cord injury trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New cervical spinal cord injury studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.