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 382 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06176833Recruiting
Walking therapy early after spinal cord injury
This study tests a special walking program for people who have recently had a spinal cord injury. The goal is to help you recover as much walking ability as possible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 16–75 - NCT06130449RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testosterone for men with spinal cord injury
This study tests whether testosterone therapy can improve brain and nerve function in men with low testosterone who have had a spinal cord injury for more than a year. It involves three visits over 30 days and may help with thinking, mood, or other nerve-related issues.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT04883463Recruiting
Brain and spinal stimulation to improve breathing after SCI
This trial tests a neuromodulation treatment to improve breathing in people living with a cervical spinal cord injury who have significant breathing problems. If you qualify, you would have regular weekly testing over many months to see whether breathing and breathing support needs improve.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT05989906Enrolling by invitation
Sprint interval training during spinal cord injury rehab
This study tests whether a program of short, intense arm exercise (sprint interval training) is safe and doable for people with spinal cord injury who are in the hospital for rehab. If you are eligible, you would do the exercise sessions during your stay.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–65 - NCT05966896Enrolling by invitation
Epidural stimulation to help voluntary movement after spinal injury
This trial tests an implanted nerve stimulation approach to help people with certain spinal cord injuries regain more voluntary movement. It may help if your injury pattern and MRI findings suggest there are still usable nerve fibers that can be targeted.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–100 - 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 - 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 - NCT05936619Recruiting
Brain-computer device for communication in people with paralysis
This trial tests a “brain-computer interface” that aims to help people with paralysis communicate. It involves surgery to place a device and uses frequent follow-ups, including daily help from a caregiver to watch the surgical area and behavior.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT03621254Recruiting
Finding the best FES training plan after spinal cord injury
This trial studies which kind of electrical muscle stimulation (FES) exercise training works best for people after a spinal cord injury. It may help improve leg muscle activation and training after SCI by comparing different training approaches.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT05786313Recruiting
Open-door neck surgery plan for cervical spinal narrowing
This study looks at a more tailored and standardized surgical approach for people with neck spinal narrowing and spinal cord symptoms. It may help doctors compare and improve how well surgery works for different patients.
Xi'an, Shannxi ProvinceAges 28–85 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05745298Recruiting
Electrical and breathing therapy to improve unassisted cough after spinal injury
This study tests whether pairing electrical stimulation with breathing muscle training can help you cough without needing assistance. It’s for people recovering from a spinal cord injury within the last year, and who can safely feel and respond to the electrical stimulation.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05681936Recruiting
Brain and spine scans after spinal cord injury or related conditions
This study uses brain and spine scans (and possibly nerve stimulation in some cases) to understand how the nervous system changes after spinal cord injury or certain spinal conditions. It may help researchers better track recovery and understand which changes are linked to symptoms like bladder problems.
ZurichAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spinal cord injuries?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 382 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.