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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
- NCT05705453Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation study for long-term spinal injury outcomes
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation affects long-term recovery and daily functioning in people with stable spinal cord injury. You may be eligible if you already have an implanted, FDA-approved spinal cord stimulator and meet specific safety and timing rules.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT05725499Recruiting
Check if skin stimulation lowers blood pressure drops after spinal injury
This study tests a skin “stimulation” treatment to see if it helps stabilize blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury who get low blood pressure when sitting up. If you often have dizziness, faintness, or low readings after changing positions, this trial may help find safer ways to manage it.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT05731986Recruiting
Skin nerve stimulation to raise blood pressure after spinal injury
This study tests whether a device that delivers mild electrical stimulation through the skin can improve low blood pressure after an acute spinal cord injury. It may help reduce episodes of dizziness or faint-feeling caused by blood pressure dropping when you sit up.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT05741788Recruiting
Telefitting spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain
This study checks a “remote fitting” process to set up spinal cord stimulation for people with high levels of pain. You may be a fit if you are planning a stimulation trial and have severe pain right now.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT05756894Recruiting
Stimulation therapy to improve breathing after spinal cord injury
This trial studies a neurostimulation approach to help breathing problems after a spinal cord injury. You may be able to join if you have a certain type and level of spinal cord injury and breathing weakness, and you can safely attend study visits with caregiver support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT05776030Recruiting
Test of different-speed ergonomic wheelchairs for daily users
This study tests a wheelchair design that can better match how you move and sit while using a manual wheelchair every day. You may be able to try different wheelchair setups if you meet the safety, seating, and body-size requirements.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05805683Recruiting
Calcitonin for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether calcitonin can prevent or lessen nerve pain after a spinal cord injury. It may help reduce how often neuropathic (nerve-type) pain happens and how severe it becomes.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT05863754Recruiting
Networked device that helps assess hand muscle movement
This trial tests a networked neuroprosthesis device designed to interact with nerves in the arm/hand to help assess grasp and release movements. It may help people with certain long-term spinal cord injuries regain more controlled hand function and researchers measure how well the system works.
Cleveland, OhioAges 16 years+ - NCT05887752Recruiting
Hunova training to improve trunk control after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether Hunova training can help improve balance and control of your trunk (middle body) after a spinal cord injury. It compares a training program against a different study approach, and may help you sit and move more safely.
Imola, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT05906056Recruiting
CPM therapy vs bone overgrowth in hip or knee
This study compares continuous passive motion (a machine that gently moves a joint without you moving it) versus the body’s tendency to form extra bone called heterotopic ossification. It aims to see whether CPM can affect how and how much bone overgrowth develops after neurologic injuries like stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury.
Ioannina, EpirusAges 15–70 - NCT05921175Recruiting
Stimulation and robotic walking training for incomplete spinal injuries
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of the spinal area plus robotic gait training can improve walking function in people with a traumatic spinal cord injury who are not walking independently. It’s meant for people with incomplete injuries where some nerve signals still work, and who can safely use the robotic exoskeleton.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT05942339Recruiting
Testing ARC-IM lumbar therapy to help walking after spinal cord injury
This study tests a therapy using an implanted spinal array and a lumbar system (ARC-IM) to support mobility in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It focuses on whether the approach is safe and may improve walking or movement over time.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18–65 - NCT05954845Recruiting
Colonic biopsy study in spinal cord injury gut health
This study looks at how the gut (especially nerve function in the bowel and the gut’s protective lining) works in people with spinal cord injury. It uses planned colonoscopy or rectum/sigmoid exams with small tissue samples to understand whether changes in the gut could contribute to health problems.
NantesAges 18–80 - NCT05959837Recruiting
Testing an adapted rower for people with spinal cord injury
This trial is testing whether an adapted rowing machine works well and is safe for people with spinal cord injuries. You may be able to take part if you use a wheelchair, can row with your arms, and are medically cleared to exercise.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05991804Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to improve arm function after injury
This trial tests a treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation on the upper spine to help improve arm and hand function after a recent spinal cord injury. It is for people who are in the hospital and have injury levels between C1 and C8.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06000592Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to stabilize blood pressure after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a non-invasive device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the spinal cord can help people with a recent spinal cord injury keep their blood pressure steady. It's designed for those who experience low blood pressure when sitting or standing, which can cause dizziness or fainting.
New York, New YorkAges 14–100 - NCT06003686Recruiting
Spinal cord injury education study for adults
This study is looking at how well a special education program helps people with spinal cord injuries manage their health and daily life after leaving the hospital. It is for adults who recently finished their first rehabilitation stay and have a spinal cord injury from the C5 level or lower.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–70 - NCT06010251Recruiting
Body awareness therapy for spinal cord injury pain
This trial tests a multisensory approach to help people with spinal cord injury better perceive their body and reduce long-term nerve pain. It combines body awareness exercises with sensory feedback to see if it can ease pain and improve quality of life.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06066918Recruiting
Preventing pain after spinal cord injury with Pregabalin
This study tests if taking Pregabalin early after a spinal cord injury can prevent pain from developing. It's a drug that may help calm nerve signals.
RaananaAges 18 years+ - NCT06104735Recruiting
Hand training with brain and spinal cord stimulation after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether combining hand exercises with stimulation of the brain and spinal cord can improve hand function after a spinal cord injury. You would attend about 53 study visits at the Bronx VA Medical Center.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT06140355Recruiting
Qigong for pain in spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a remote Qigong program can help reduce pain intensity in people with spinal cord injury and health disparities. You would practice gentle movements and breathing exercises from home using a computer or smartphone.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06147258Recruiting
Writing to heal grief after a spinal cord injury
This study tests whether writing about your deepest emotions about your spinal cord injury can help you work through feelings of grief. You will write a few times over several weeks, and the study will see if it helps you feel better.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06211491Recruiting
Bladder filling speed and autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injury
This trial compares how fast the bladder is filled during a urodynamic test and how that affects autonomic dysreflexia (a sudden rise in blood pressure) in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It aims to find safer testing methods.
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-doAges Any age
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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.