Clinical trials · Louisville, KY
Spinal Cord Injuries clinical trials in Louisville
We’re tracking 12 recruiting spinal cord injuries studies with a site in or near Louisville — including Phase 2/Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Louisville
- NCT06019949Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to improve breathing after spinal cord injury
This trial is testing if a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord (spinal cord stimulation) can help improve breathing in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It may be a good option if your injury is above the T5 level and you have reduced lung function.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06808035Enrolling by invitation
Study on spinal cord injury before or during birth
This study looks at how spinal cord injuries that happened before or during birth affect people. It may help researchers understand more about these injuries.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 3–8 - 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+ - NCT00178724Recruiting
Spinal cord injury registry for people after a first trauma
This trial is a registry that collects information about people 18 and older who have a first spinal cord injury caused by trauma. By sharing details, you help researchers better understand outcomes and care needs after these injuries.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 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 - NCT03364660Recruiting
Epidural stimulation to improve standing and walking after spinal injury
This study tests a nerve-stimulation treatment placed near the spinal cord to help people with long-term, non-worsening spinal cord injuries. It aims to see if stimulation can improve key functions like movement, bladder control, and breathing/standing safety.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04077346Enrolling by invitation
Testing a brain-to-spine stimulation to help children step
This trial uses a noninvasive neuromodulation approach to stimulate the spinal walking circuits in children after spinal cord injury. It is meant to see whether the treatment can help a child practice stepping when they currently cannot stand or start walking.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 4–12 - 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 - 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 - NCT05091463Enrolling by invitation
Noninvasive back stimulation to improve trunk control after spinal cord injury
This study tests a noninvasive kind of back stimulation, used alongside usual therapy, to help improve balance and trunk (core) control after spinal cord injury. It may help people who still have trouble sitting upright or reaching while staying balanced.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 3–12 - 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+ - NCT07147296Recruiting
Implant to manage blood pressure swings after spinal cord injury
This trial tests an implanted device that may help control drops in blood pressure caused by spinal cord injury. If you often feel dizzy or lightheaded due to low blood pressure, this study could explore whether the device improves stability.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–75
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Where these studies are running near Louisville
Institutions with a site for the recruiting spinal cord injuries studies listed above.
- University of Louisville · 7 studies
- Frazier Rehabilitation and Neuroscience Institute · 3 studies
- Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center · 2 studies
- UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- VA Louisville
What taking part in a spinal cord injuries 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting spinal cord injuries studies in Kentucky.
Common questions
- Are there spinal cord injuries clinical trials near Louisville?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 12 recruiting spinal cord injuries studies with a site near Louisville, 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 spinal cord injuries study near Louisville?
- 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 Louisville to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Louisville, 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 spinal cord injuries 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.
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