Clinical trials · San Jose, CA
Spinal Cord Injuries clinical trials in San Jose
We’re tracking 6 recruiting spinal cord injuries studies with a site in or near San Jose, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Jose
- NCT05468437Recruiting
Online nutrition coaching for people with spinal cord injury
This study tests whether telenutrition (nutrition coaching by phone/tablet) can help people with spinal cord injury manage their weight and health. It may be a good fit if you’re mainly using a wheelchair, can use an iPad, and live in California.
San Jose, CaliforniaAges 20 years+ - NCT06529094Recruiting
Preventing pressure injuries in spinal cord injury
This study tests a decision-support tool to help prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) in veterans with spinal cord injury. It may be a good fit if you see a SCI clinic provider and can fill out a short survey.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06541041Recruiting
Nerve transfer with electrical stimulation for hand function after spinal injury
This trial tests a surgery that moves nerves (nerve transfers) plus gentle electrical stimulation to help people with spinal cord injury regain hand movement. It may be a good fit if you have a C6 or C7 injury and haven't had hand surgery before.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06288763Recruiting
Nerve transfer to improve arm function in high-level tetraplegia
This study tests whether transferring a nerve from a working muscle can help restore function in the arm or hand for people with high-level tetraplegia. It may be an option if you've stopped improving with standard therapy.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - 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.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80
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Where these studies are running near San Jose
Institutions with a site for the recruiting spinal cord injuries studies listed above.
- Stanford University · 4 studies
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
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 California.
Common questions
- Are there spinal cord injuries clinical trials near San Jose?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 6 recruiting spinal cord injuries studies with a site near San Jose, 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 San Jose?
- 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 San Jose to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Jose, 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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