Clinical trials
Chronic Spinal Cord Injury clinical trials
Below are recruiting chronic spinal cord injury clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 143 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07872839Enrolling by invitation
Study of arm muscle activity in spinal cord injury
This study looks at how arm muscles work together in people with spinal cord injury. It involves mild electrical stimulation to help understand muscle control, which may lead to better treatments.
TaipeiAges 20–65 - NCT07870642Recruiting
Vibrating device for sexual function after spinal cord injury
This study tests a vibrating device (called the Lioness) to see if it can help women with spinal cord injuries improve sexual function, such as arousal and orgasm. You use the device at home, and the goal is to find a new way to help with these challenges.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06464744Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help after spinal cord injury?
This trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain, can improve movement and function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It may help if you have some movement left below your injury level.
OsloAges 18–80 - NCT06472986Recruiting
Activity-based therapy with spinal stimulation for spinal cord injury
This study tests whether combining activity-based therapy (exercises to improve arm and hand function) with a mild electrical stimulation on the skin of your back can help people with chronic neck-level spinal cord injury regain more arm and hand movement.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07814313RecruitingPhase 2
Paired stimulation to improve leg movement after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether pairing nerve stimulation with voluntary leg movements can boost recovery of leg function after a spinal cord injury. If you have some voluntary leg movement but still struggle with walking, this therapy might help strengthen those signals and improve stepping.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 19–85 - NCT07799532RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug for chronic spinal cord injury
This trial tests a new medicine called NVG-291 for people with chronic spinal cord injury (1-10 years) in the neck area who still have some movement. The study aims to see if the drug can help improve arm and leg function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT07739992Recruiting
Acute intermittent hypoxia for spinal cord injury
This study tests a breathing therapy called acute intermittent hypoxia, which involves short bursts of low oxygen, to see if it can improve leg movement in people with spinal cord injury. It may help strengthen the muscles that lift the foot.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT07732972Recruiting
Brain and nerve effects of spinal cord stimulation study
This study uses special recordings to understand how a temporary spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses) changes brain and nerve activity in people with chronic pain or spinal cord injury. It aims to find out how the stimulation helps the nervous system work better.
Hualien CityAges 20–70 - NCT07722130Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to help breathing after neck injury
This trial tests if a device placed near the spinal cord can help people with a neck injury breathe better without a ventilator. It's for those who still need breathing support at least 2 weeks after their injury.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07645144Enrolling by invitation
Electrical Stimulation to Improve Walking After Spinal Cord Injury
This trial tests whether electrical stimulation of leg muscles, combined with gait training, can help people with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk better. Electrical stimulation works by sending mild electrical pulses to trigger muscle contractions, potentially improving strength and walking ability.
AmsterdamAges 17–85 - NCT07640711Recruiting
Brain-Computer Interface for High Spinal Cord Injury
This trial tests a surgically implanted brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed to help people with severe spinal cord injuries regain some ability to move or control devices using their thoughts. The device reads signals directly from the brain to bypass the injured spinal cord.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 18–70 - NCT07625332RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Galantamine for Metabolic Syndrome in Spinal Cord Injury
This study tests whether a medication called galantamine can help improve metabolic syndrome (a cluster of health conditions including obesity, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol) in people with chronic spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if this treatment can reduce health risks and improve overall wellness.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 21–75 - NCT05968664Recruiting
Test whether new spinal cord stimulation settings improve chronic pain
This trial studies whether changing the “stimulation pattern” of spinal cord stimulation can reduce long-lasting pain and improve daily function. You might be a good candidate if you have chronic trunk or leg pain and have already tried multiple pain treatments without enough relief.
Houston, TexasAges 22 years+ - NCT06596174Recruiting
Spinal stimulation and ankle training for spinal cord injury
This trial tests if adding a non-invasive spinal stimulation technique to ankle movement training can improve recovery in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It might be relevant if you have had a spinal cord injury for more than a year and are not on certain medications.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT07588503RecruitingPhase 1
FES Cycling With Blood Flow Restriction for Spinal Cord Injury
This study tests a new exercise method combining electrical stimulation (FES) and controlled blood flow restriction while you cycle. It's designed to improve heart health, blood sugar control, and fitness in people with spinal cord injuries.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT07504055Recruiting
Non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for blood pressure after injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive spinal cord stimulation device can help regulate blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury who have low blood pressure symptoms. It may help you feel less dizzy or faint when you sit or stand up.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07501429RecruitingPhase 1
Shockwave therapy for arm spasticity after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether shockwave therapy can reduce muscle tightness in the elbow and wrist caused by spinal cord injury. It may help make daily tasks like dressing or bathing easier.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07397559Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury recovery
This trial tests a spinal cord stimulation device to help people with chronic spinal cord injury regain leg movement. It aims to improve muscle control and function.
St Louis, MissouriAges 16–65 - NCT07384052RecruitingPhase 1
Nasal insulin for people with spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether insulin given as a nasal spray is safe and possible for people with spinal cord injury. If it works, it might help with nerve recovery or other health issues.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 18–84 - NCT06838637Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation at home for blood pressure issues
This trial tests using a gentle electrical device on your spine at home to help with dizziness from low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). It is for people with chronic spinal cord injury or multiple system atrophy who live in British Columbia.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–70 - NCT06847295Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for standing and walking after paralysis
This trial tests if a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord, combined with daily therapy, can help people with chronic spinal cord injury regain some ability to stand or walk. It also looks at reducing muscle spasms and improving quality of life.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–50 - NCT07334977RecruitingPhase 2
Brain and spinal cord stimulation after stroke or injury
This trial tests whether stimulating the brain and spinal cord together can help people recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury. It also includes a healthy control group for comparison.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07306052Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to help walk again after injury
This trial tests whether placing a small device on the spinal cord can help people with spinal cord injuries regain the ability to walk. It is designed for those who have had a traumatic injury and still have some movement in their upper body.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 16–70 - NCT07264868Recruiting
Home nerve stimulator for bladder control after spinal cord injury
This study tests a portable nerve stimulator you can use at home to help control bladder function after a spinal cord injury. The device sends gentle pulses to a nerve in your ankle to improve bladder symptoms like urgency or leakage.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic spinal cord injury?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 143 recruiting chronic 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 chronic 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 chronic 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.
Related conditions
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.