Clinical trials
Spinal Cord Injuries clinical trials
Below are recruiting spinal cord injuries clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 387 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04921592Recruiting
Arm therapy for people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury
This trial looks at an upper-arm exercise program for people with long-term (at least 6 months) spinal cord injuries in the neck area. It may help improve how you use your arms and manage stiffness, while also checking if the program is safe for participants.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05005026Recruiting
Online walking program to ease nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This study tests a virtual, at-home walking exercise program to reduce long-lasting nerve pain after spinal cord injury. It may help if your pain has been present for months and you can safely use the online walking sessions without significant side effects.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05094362Recruiting
Training to reduce stiff leg reflexes after spinal cord injury
This study tests a special training approach designed to calm overactive leg reflexes (spasticity) after spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you may do structured walking/reflex training to see whether your leg reflexes and movement improve.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05111093Recruiting
Epidural electrical stimulation for steadier blood pressure after spinal injury
This study tests a treatment that delivers electrical stimulation through an epidural device to help stabilize blood pressure and improve trunk control in people with a spinal cord injury. It may help reduce episodes of dizziness or drops in blood pressure when standing and support better body control during activity.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT05157282Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to improve hand function after tetraplegia
This trial tests whether a special device that stimulates the spinal cord can help people with long-lasting neck spinal cord injuries recover useful hand movement and grip strength. It may help your nervous system communicate better so daily hand tasks become easier.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT05163639RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Noninvasive brain and spinal training for spinal cord injury
This early study tests a noninvasive way of training the nervous system to see how it affects “associative plasticity,” or the brain/spinal cord’s ability to change with practice. It may help researchers learn strategies that could improve function for people with spinal cord injury.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT05305118Recruiting
Blood pressure–focused study after fresh spinal cord injury
This study looks at a treatment approach for people with a new spinal cord injury who have unstable blood pressure. It may help the team understand how to manage blood pressure problems during early recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 18–89 - NCT05317832RecruitingPhase 2
Smartphone program to increase daily movement after spinal cord injury
This Phase 2 study tests whether a smartphone and smartwatch plan can help people with spinal cord injury be more physically active. It may help you build safer, more consistent movement if you’re already ready to be active and can use your arms.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT05343130Recruiting
Brain-controlled electrical therapy for arm mobility after spinal injury
This trial studies a brain-computer system that helps control electrical stimulation to improve arm movement after a spinal cord injury. It may help with functional use of the upper limbs during rehabilitation if you meet the specific injury, spasticity, and safety requirements.
Tlalpan, Mexico CityAges 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 - NCT05424172Recruiting
Smartphone coaching to boost exercise after spinal cord injury
This study tests a smartphone program and coaching to help people with spinal cord injury follow recommended exercise routines. It may help you increase how much you exercise and improve adherence to exercise guidelines.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT05458947Recruiting
Physical therapy wound treatments for spinal cord injury sores
This study tests different physical therapy approaches to help heal pressure sores on the sacrum or ischium in people with a spinal cord injury. You may be able to join if you’re already in inpatient rehabilitation and your wound severity score fits the study criteria.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05467215RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brief oxygen breathing trial after spinal cord injury
This early-phase study tests whether a short period of breathing extra oxygen (hyperoxia) soon after lying in one position can improve physical function in people with long-term spinal cord injury. If you qualify, the goal is to see whether this treatment can help your body work better after chronic injury.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT05492188Recruiting
Testing training and skin reflex changes for nerve pain after SCI
This study looks at how a training program affects skin reflexes and nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). It may help researchers find better ways to manage nerve pain by changing how the body responds to touch and training.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05553457Recruiting
Active hand brace study for C6–C7 spinal cord injury
This trial tests an active hand brace designed to help people with C6–C7 spinal cord injury improve hand and finger movement. It may help with daily hand use by training and supporting weaker motor control after injury.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05638191Recruiting
Nerve transfer surgery for arm grasp after neck spinal cord injury
This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can help restore hand grasp function after a neck (cervical) spinal cord injury. You may be eligible if your injury is recent and you meet specific strength patterns and can commit to rehabilitation after surgery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–70 - NCT05644171Recruiting
Epidural spinal stimulation for chronic spinal cord injury recovery
This trial tests whether a stimulating device placed near the spinal cord can help improve movement and rehabilitative function in people with long-term spinal cord injuries. It may help some patients strengthen function, but only if they meet specific injury and health requirements.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT05645003Recruiting
Brain stimulation therapy for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether painless magnetic stimulation of the brain (non-surgical) can reduce long-lasting nerve pain after spinal cord injury. It may help people whose spinal cord injury-related pain has been present for at least six months.
AfyonkarahisarAges 20–70 - NCT05665998Recruiting
Brain-controlled spinal stimulation for arm rehab after neck injury
This study tests a brain-controlled spinal stimulation approach to improve arm (upper limb) movement after a neck spinal cord injury. It may help people who have very limited arm function after a stable, traumatic injury, using frequent training and device-related checks.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18–75 - NCT05670288Recruiting
Studying how gut bacteria affect digestion after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how changes in gut bacteria may affect bowel function and metabolism during the first year after a spinal cord injury. You may be asked about bowel symptoms and other factors, and your results may help guide future care for digestion problems after injury.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spinal cord injuries?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 387 recruiting spinal cord injuries 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 injuries 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 injuries 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.