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
- NCT06611748Recruiting
Hand function restoration after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a device to help people with cervical spinal cord injury improve hand function. It's for those with certain levels of paralysis and some residual arm strength.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04967274Recruiting
Study testing how the spinal cord controls movement after injury
This trial studies how nerve pathways in the spinal cord help control movements in people with spinal cord injury. It may help researchers better understand movement control and could lead to improved rehab strategies.
ZurichAges 18–80 - NCT06094205Recruiting
BrainGate2 speech study for people with tetraplegia
This study tests a brain-computer interface to help people with severe paralysis communicate by decoding attempted speech or movements. It may offer a new way to interact with devices using only brain signals.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT01474148Recruiting
Neuroprosthesis to improve sitting posture and balance
This trial tests a special stimulation device (a “neuroprosthesis”) to help people with spinal cord injury improve how they sit upright and maintain balance. If you meet safety and readiness requirements, it may help your trunk and pelvic muscles work more effectively during posture and balance tasks.
Cleveland, OhioAges 21 years+ - 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 - NCT05724173Recruiting
Test of a brain-to-computer device for ALS hand paralysis
This study checks whether a brain-computer interface (a BrainGate2 system) is safe and workable for people with ALS. If you qualify, you may be asked to try the device and complete study tasks to help researchers learn how well it can support communication or control.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT05536076Recruiting
Breathing treatment to help recovery after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a breathing-support treatment (for abnormal breathing during sleep) can improve breathing recovery in people living with a spinal cord injury. It aims to see if treating higher carbon dioxide levels and sleep-breathing problems leads to better breathing and recovery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–89 - NCT03772548Recruiting
MRI study of brain and spinal cord changes after injury
This study uses MRI scans to look at brain and body changes after a spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand how the nervous system recovers over time.
ZurichAges 18–75 - NCT05459207Recruiting
Body fat and pain after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how body composition (amount and distribution of body fat) relates to pain in people with spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand why pain differs from person to person after spinal cord injury.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT00912041Recruiting
Test of a brain-to-computer device for quadriplegia
This study tests whether a tiny brain computer interface can help people with quadriplegia (loss of movement in all four limbs) communicate or control technology. It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the device can work safely and reliably in real life.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07507422Recruiting
Post-market study of Inceptiv spinal cord stimulation
This study follows people receiving Inceptiv, a spinal cord stimulator from Medtronic, to see how well it works over time. It is for adults with chronic back or limb pain who have not tried spinal cord stimulation before.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07673354Enrolling by invitation
Spinal cord stimulation at home for hand and arm function in MS
This trial tests if gentle electrical stimulation can help improve hand and arm function in people with multiple sclerosis. You will use a small device at home with support from a caregiver.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–70 - NCT05951777RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cells from your own fat for chronic brain injury
This trial tests whether stem cells taken from your own fat and given through an IV can help people with long-term brain damage from a head injury. It is for adults who have not gotten better with standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT05167786Recruiting
Electrical spinal cord stimulation for walking after stroke
This trial studies whether a non-surgical electrical treatment to the spinal area can improve walking and leg control after a stroke. It’s for people who have had a single stroke and still need hands-on support to walk.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06979466Recruiting
Electrical device for chronic stroke recovery
This trial tests a device that uses electrical stimulation to help people who had a stroke several months to years ago improve arm and hand movement. You would use the device while sitting and do physical exercises with help from a caregiver.
White Plains, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07709754Recruiting
Lung stimulation for hard-to-control asthma
This trial tests a device that stimulates the lung to help people whose asthma is not controlled by standard treatments. It may offer a new option for those who still have symptoms despite using inhalers or biologic medicines.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–75 - NCT06644807Recruiting
Neuromodulation for phantom limb pain after amputation
This trial tests a new approach to suppress phantom limb pain using neuromodulation methods. It may help people who have had a limb amputated and continue to experience persistent pain.
Moscow, MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT06702904Recruiting
Neuroprosthesis for phantom limb pain relief
This study tests a new type of artificial limb (neuroprosthesis) that sends signals back to your brain to help reduce phantom limb pain and improve your daily life. You may be able to join if you have had an arm or leg amputation at least 6 months ago and have persistent pain.
MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT06454669RecruitingPhase 2
Dronabinol added to opioids for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether adding dronabinol (a prescription medication derived from cannabis) to your current opioid pain treatment can help reduce chronic low back pain more effectively. It is for people who have had persistent low back pain for at least 3 months and are already on a stable opioid regimen.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05989230Recruiting
Emotional awareness therapy for pain after orthopedic injury
This trial tests a therapy that helps people understand and express their emotions to manage long-term pain after a serious bone injury. It may help if you have had pain most days for at least three months following surgery for an orthopedic injury.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04733599Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for long-term arm nerve pain
This trial tests whether a high-frequency spinal cord stimulator can reduce long-term nerve pain in the arm after a brachial plexus injury. It may help people whose pain has lasted at least 3 months despite standard treatments.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+
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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
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