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
- NCT05152290RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of stem cell treatment for spinal cord injury
This Phase 1 study tests whether an off-the-shelf stem cell product made from donated umbilical cord tissue is safe for people with spinal cord injury. It mainly looks at side effects and safety, and may help pave the way for future effectiveness studies.
St John'sAges Any age - NCT07179406Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulators for restless leg syndrome
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can help people with restless leg syndrome (RLS). It compares people with RLS to healthy volunteers to see if the device reduces symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05018793RecruitingPhase 1
Testing stem cell injections for spinal cord injury safety
This early study tests whether two types of stem cells—made from your own fat cells versus from donated umbilical-cord cells—are safe when injected into the fluid around the spinal cord. It may help researchers find safer cell-based options for people with spinal cord injury.
St John'sAges Any age - NCT07683780Enrolling by invitation
Spinal stimulation and muscle training for cough after spinal cord injury
This study tests a combination of spinal cord stimulation and electrical muscle stimulation to help improve cough strength in people with a recent spinal cord injury. It may help you clear secretions more effectively.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06743607Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to improve arm and hand function at home
This trial tests whether using a special device that sends small electrical currents to the spinal cord can help people recovering from a recent spinal cord injury regain movement in their arms and hands. The treatment happens in your home with the help of a caregiver.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 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 - NCT06443151Recruiting
Blood Vessel Health After Spinal Cord Injury
This study looks at how blood vessel health is affected in people with long-term spinal cord injury (over 1 year). It tests whether blood vessel function plays a role in heart and circulatory risk.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18–89 - NCT07738978Recruiting
Movement and health study for paralysis
This study is looking at ways to improve movement and health for people with paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, or multiple sclerosis. It involves exercises and may include electrical stimulation to help your leg and trunk muscles work better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06596187Recruiting
Study of muscle tightness in spinal cord injury and Parkinson's
This study looks at muscle tightness (hypertonia) in people with spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, and healthy volunteers. It aims to better understand and measure different types of stiffness to improve treatments.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT07705906Recruiting
Robot-assisted leg training for mobility recovery
This trial tests a robot device to help people with leg weakness from stroke, spinal cord injury, or joint surgery improve their walking. It may be a good option if you are medically stable and can work with the robot safely.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18–70 - NCT07705256Recruiting
Virtual-reality training using muscle signals for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a virtual-reality training system that uses muscle signals to help people regain arm movement after a recent stroke. It may be an option if you had a stroke within the last 2 weeks and have arm weakness.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07583498Recruiting
Treating Muscle Stiffness After Spinal Cord Injury With Oxygen Therapy
This study tests whether brief periods of low oxygen (called acute intermittent hypoxia) can reduce muscle stiffness and tightness that develops after a spinal cord injury. Researchers believe this approach may help improve arm and hand function.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04007380Recruiting
Sleep problems after spinal cord injury study
This study looks at how sleep-disordered breathing (breathing problems during sleep) affects mood, thinking, and behavior after a spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand the impact of these sleep breathing issues and guide better support for people after injury.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05473689Recruiting
Sleep study in early spinal cord injury
This study looks at how sleep quality affects movement problems after a new spinal cord injury. Researchers hope to identify sleep targets that could improve motor function during recovery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07521930Recruiting
Brain implant to restore communication and movement control
This trial tests a surgically implanted brain device designed to help people with severe paralysis or movement disorders regain the ability to communicate and control their limbs. The device reads signals from your brain and translates them into commands that could help you interact with computers or assistive technology.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT07433959Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to improve hand grip after spinal cord injury
This study tests a new way to use mild electrical pulses on your neck to help improve your ability to grip and grasp things. It may help if you have had a cervical spinal cord injury for at least a year and still have some finger movement.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07390591Recruiting
Patient views on bladder treatments for urinary symptoms
This study asks patients and caregivers about their experiences with bladder washes (instillations) using lactobacillus or gentamicin to manage urinary symptoms. Your feedback could help improve care for others like you.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07299734RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Augmented reality + electrical stimulation for hand grasp
This trial tests a system that combines a video-like overlay (augmented reality) with small electrical pulses to help you grasp objects. It may improve your hand function and control.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07227727Recruiting
Blood vessel health after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how spinal cord injury affects the health of your blood vessels. It compares people with paraplegia to those without an injury to understand the differences.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07210437Recruiting
Autonomic changes and health problems after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how the autonomic nervous system (which controls things like heart rate and blood pressure) changes after a spinal cord injury. It aims to predict later health problems.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT07083713Enrolling by invitation
Group coaching for life goals with chronic conditions
This study tests if group coaching helps people with certain chronic conditions set and achieve life goals. You would join phone or video sessions with a coach and others like you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07024407RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of andecaliximab for preventing bone growth after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a drug called andecaliximab to see if it can stop abnormal bone growth (heterotopic ossification) that sometimes happens after a spinal cord injury. It is for people who are at high risk for this bone growth and aims to prevent it from forming.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–89 - NCT06965127Recruiting
Walking implant for incomplete spinal cord injury
This trial tests an implant to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury walk better. It is for those who can walk slowly or with difficulty and have some muscle function in their trunk or legs.
Cleveland, OhioAges 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.