Clinical trials
Spinal Cord Stimulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting spinal cord stimulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 244 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06287736Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for diabetic nerve pain
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator (a device that uses mild electrical pulses to block pain signals) can help people with diabetic nerve pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. If you have long-term nerve pain from diabetes and other pain meds haven't worked, this trial might be an option for you.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07722429Recruiting
Personalized spinal stimulation for arm function after spinal injury
This study tests a personalized electrical stimulation treatment placed near the spine to see if it can improve arm and hand function after a spinal cord injury. If you have a stable injury above the mid-back and have not had new nerve problems in the last 6 months, you may be able to join.
Hualien CityAges 18–70 - NCT07179822Recruiting
Brain retraining for wrist movement after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a brain-training technique that uses small electrical pulses can help improve wrist movement in people with spinal cord injury. It is designed for those who have some wrist weakness but can still produce a tiny electrical signal in the wrist muscle.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT06410001RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cervical stimulation study for spinal cord injury recovery
This study tests whether a device placed near the spinal cord in your neck (called an epidural stimulator) can help improve arm and hand function after a spinal cord injury. It's designed for people with a long-term, motor-complete injury between the C4 and C7 levels.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT06213012Recruiting
Spinal stimulation and rehabilitation for walking recovery after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with physical therapy, can improve your ability to stand and walk after a spinal cord injury. It explores how your brain and spinal cord can adapt and rebuild connections to help you move better.
Houston, TexasAges 22–75 - NCT07502612Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation medication tapering study
This study tests whether lowering pain medication can improve how well spinal cord stimulation works. It is for people who already take certain pain medicines and are scheduled to try a spinal cord stimulator.
WilrijkAges 18 years+ - NCT06345781Recruiting
Abdominal electrical stimulation for bowel management in spinal cord injury
This trial tests if a special electrical stimulation (FES) on your belly can help make your bowel routine more predictable and shorter. You'll use electrodes on your skin 30 minutes before your usual bowel program.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05556902Recruiting
Testing how epidural spinal cord stimulation may help chronic pain
This study looks at how a device that sends mild signals to the area around your spinal cord may work for long-lasting (chronic) pain. You may be asked to visit a research lab, have blood taken, and follow the study plan so researchers can understand the treatment’s effects.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT05885061Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation study for adults with chronic pain
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation affects chronic pain in adults who already have the device implanted. It may help researchers understand who benefits most and how stable pain and treatments need to be to measure results.
AarhusAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT05267951Recruiting
Closed-loop spinal stimulation to improve hand use after spinal injury
This trial tests a smart form of spinal stimulation that responds to your body’s signals to help improve upper-extremity (arm/hand) function after a spinal cord injury. If it works, it may make everyday hand tasks like dressing, grooming, or feeding easier.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–70 - NCT07511244Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for bladder and bowel control after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether spinal cord stimulation can help improve bladder and bowel function in people who have had a spinal cord injury for more than 6 months. The goal is to see if this treatment can restore more control and quality of life.
BeijingAges 18–60 - NCT05661903RecruitingPhase 2
Spinal cord stimulator study for nerve pain and brain effects
This Phase 2 study looks at how spinal cord (or nerve-root) stimulation affects pain signals in the brain and body. You may qualify if you already have a stimulator set to a comfort mode that avoids “tingling” sensations.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07516067Recruiting
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Help Children With Cerebral Palsy Move Better
This study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation applied to the skin over the spine can help children with cerebral palsy improve their movement and walking. Researchers will compare children who receive this treatment with children who don't have cerebral palsy to see if it makes a real difference.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 5–17 - NCT03026816Recruiting
Epidural stimulation to improve function after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether stimulating the nerves in your spine (via an epidural device) can improve rehab-related function after a spinal cord injury. It focuses on people with stable, motor-complete paraplegia and long-term injuries, and it compares how you respond to the stimulation during rehabilitation.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT06533969Recruiting
Brain signals for controlling assistive devices
This study is for adults with a spinal cord injury who want to help researchers improve devices like wheelchairs or robotic arms. They will record your brain signals to see how you can control assistive tools.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06225245Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for arm recovery
This study tests whether a device placed on the spinal cord (called an epidural stimulator) can help improve arm and hand function in people with chronic spinal cord injuries. The goal is to boost nerve activity and make rehabilitation more effective.
Houston, TexasAges 22–65 - 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+ - NCT03509558Recruiting
Tapping a device on the back plus leg exercise for walking
This study tests whether a device placed on the back can help improve leg movement and walking ability after a spinal cord injury. It combines the device with supervised physical therapy over many weeks to see if it helps with daily mobility.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–70 - NCT06808035Recruiting
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 - NCT07870642Recruiting
Vibrating device for sexual function after spinal cord injury
This study tests a vibrating device (called the Lioness) to see if it can help women with spinal cord injuries improve sexual function, such as arousal and orgasm. You use the device at home, and the goal is to find a new way to help with these challenges.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT07744659Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for stroke-related muscle stiffness
This trial tests a spinal cord stimulator to reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) after a stroke. If you've had arm or leg tightness that hasn't improved with other treatments, this device might help you move more easily.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06596369RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Spinal cord stimulation for arm function after injury or stroke
This trial tests whether a mild electrical stimulation applied to the skin over your spine can improve arm and hand function after a spinal cord injury or stroke. It is for people with some preserved movement in their upper body.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spinal cord stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 244 recruiting spinal cord stimulation 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 stimulation 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 stimulation 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.
Related conditions
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.