Clinical trials
Spinal Cord clinical trials
Below are recruiting spinal cord clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 476 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05267951Recruiting
Closed-loop spinal stimulation to improve hand use after spinal injury
This trial tests a smart form of spinal stimulation that responds to your body’s signals to help improve upper-extremity (arm/hand) function after a spinal cord injury. If it works, it may make everyday hand tasks like dressing, grooming, or feeding easier.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–70 - NCT06548776Recruiting
Using MRI to study the spinal cord in cancer
This study uses a special MRI technique to look at the health of the spinal cord in healthy people and in patients whose cancer has spread to the lining around the brain and spinal cord (called leptomeningeal disease, or LMD). It aims to establish new ways to monitor spinal cord health.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05861609Recruiting
Tapering pain meds for nerve pain after spinal cord stimulation
This study helps people with persistent nerve pain in the low back or legs who are planned to start spinal cord stimulation (SCS). It tests a careful plan to reduce (taper) opioid pain medicines using specific replacement medicines, while monitoring safety and pain control.
JetteAges 18 years+ - NCT06489106Enrolling by invitation
Spinal stimulation to improve hand function in kids with spinal cord injury
This study tests a noninvasive spinal stimulation device to help children with spinal cord injury regain hand strength and control. It may improve grip and daily activities.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 7–12 - NCT06520020Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin over the spine can be safely used for people with spinal cord injury. If you have had a surgery to stabilize your spine, this stimulation could help with recovery.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–80 - NCT07413731Recruiting
Medication tapering with spinal cord stimulation
This trial tests how changing your pain medications while using a spinal cord stimulator affects your nervous system. It may help people with chronic lower back pain find the best way to manage their pain and reduce reliance on strong drugs.
WilrijkAges 18 years+ - NCT07090473Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for recent spinal cord injury recovery
This trial tests whether a mild electrical stimulation (called TENS) can help recovery after a recent spinal cord injury. It is for people who are already in the ICU with a drain in their lower back and had a blunt injury within the past 12 hours.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06903416RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Nerve stimulation for arm and hand function after spinal cord injury
This study tests a non-invasive, painless nerve stimulation technique to see if it can improve arm and hand function after a spinal cord injury. It may help people who have had a neck-level injury more than 9 months ago.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 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 - NCT07732868Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
This trial tests a virtual reality (VR) program that uses brain-machine interface (BMI) technology to help people with spinal cord injuries regain movement. The program may help your brain and body work together better, potentially improving your recovery.
AveiroAges 18–65 - NCT07179822Recruiting
Brain retraining for wrist movement after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a brain-training technique that uses small electrical pulses can help improve wrist movement in people with spinal cord injury. It is designed for those who have some wrist weakness but can still produce a tiny electrical signal in the wrist muscle.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - NCT04032990Recruiting
Testing a skin-based nerve stimulation for kids’ arm function
This trial studies whether a painless, skin-based treatment (stimulation over the spine) is safe and feasible to improve arm and hand function in children with a spinal cord injury. It’s mainly designed to see if the approach can be done safely and whether it may help upper-limb skills.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 4–18 - NCT04460872RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone plus walking training to support bones and muscles
This Phase 2 study tests whether testosterone therapy combined with walking training can improve bone and muscle health after a spinal cord injury. It aims to help men with low testosterone and walking problems by improving strength, body composition, and related health markers.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04520178RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
5HTP trial for long-term spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether 5HTP can help people with spinal cord injury caused by trauma at least 6 months ago. It is mainly designed to see if the treatment is safe and helpful over the study period.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–65 - NCT04812431RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested stem cell transplant therapy for severe spinal cord injury
This trial tests a cell transplant approach for people with a very severe spinal cord injury. It focuses first on safety and also looks for early signs the therapy may improve function.
Suwon, GyeonggidoAges 18–65 - NCT04969042RecruitingPhase 1
Closed-loop spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury rehab
This Phase 1 study tests a computer-controlled spinal cord stimulation system to help people with spinal cord injuries during rehabilitation. It is mainly looking at safety and whether the device can be used during follow-up visits and training.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05023772Recruiting
Laser and targeted radiation for spine metastases
This trial tests a combination treatment that uses a laser and focused radiation to shrink tumors in the spine and help stabilize the area near the spinal cord. It’s meant for adults with certain types of solid cancers that have limited spread in the spine and who are not good candidates for surgery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05178056Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulator to improve breathing after spinal injury
This study looks at whether a spinal cord stimulator can improve breathing and lung function in adults with a certain type of spinal cord injury. It may help people who have ongoing breathing weakness after their injury.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05369520Recruiting
Noninvasive spinal stimulation to improve bladder and autonomic function
This trial tests a noninvasive way to stimulate the spinal cord to help the body’s “automatic functions” (like bladder, bowel, and sexual function) after spinal cord injury. If you’ve had a stable, complete spinal cord injury for more than a year, you may be eligible to try this approach and help researchers evaluate recovery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–60 - NCT05421273Recruiting
Testing two spinal stimulation patterns for long-term back pain
This study compares two ways of delivering spinal cord stimulation to see which better reduces pain in people with persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2. You would be assigned to one of the stimulation “burst” patterns and followed for changes in your pain experience.
Arnhem, GelderlandAges 18–70 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spinal cord?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 476 recruiting spinal cord 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 spinal cord 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 spinal cord 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.