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
- 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT04938245Recruiting
Testing improvements to spinal cord stimulation with ECAPS
This study looks at a method (ECAPS) to improve how spinal cord stimulation works. It may help people who are already scheduled to have a spinal cord stimulator trial started.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT05411523Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation study for long-term chemotherapy nerve pain
This trial tests whether spinal cord stimulation can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with long-lasting nerve pain from chemotherapy (CIPN). You must already have tried at least two nerve-pain medicines and still have significant pain, and you must have had a successful spinal cord stimulator test before joining.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT02329652Recruiting
Bionic stimulation to help arm and trunk movement after spinal injury
This study tests a neuroprosthetic system that uses controlled stimulation to help restore movement in the arm and trunk after a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, it may help you regain practical strength and control for everyday tasks.
Cleveland, OhioAges 17 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05167786Recruiting
Electrical spinal cord stimulation for walking after stroke
This trial studies whether a non-surgical electrical treatment to the spinal area can improve walking and leg control after a stroke. It’s for people who have had a single stroke and still need hands-on support to walk.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05122325Enrolling by invitation
Treatment to improve sexual function after spinal cord injury
This trial looks for a treatment that can improve sexual problems in women whose spinal cord injury has partially affected sensation and function. You may be able to join if you are not in menopause and your sexual difficulty started after your injury and has lasted at least 12 months.
Toledo, ToledoAges 18–60 - NCT04879862Recruiting
Study of walking and bladder recovery after recent spinal injury
This study looks at how leg movement and bladder function change after an acute spinal cord injury. It’s meant for adults who recently injured their spine and cannot stand or move their leg joints on their own.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT04496609Recruiting
Testing a spinal stimulation treatment for incomplete spinal cord injury
This trial studies whether a spinal cord stimulation approach plus rehab can improve function and safety in people with an incomplete spinal cord injury who cannot walk. It may help people by supporting rehabilitation over time, but it requires surgery and specific health and imaging conditions.
GarchesAges 18–65 - NCT03096197Recruiting
Exoskeleton and spinal stimulation for long-term spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether an external walking-assist device (an exoskeleton) plus targeted spinal cord stimulation can help people with long-term spinal cord injury. It may be designed for wheelchair users who meet specific nerve function and bone health requirements.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT03852381Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain after back surgery
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation (a device that sends mild signals to the spinal cord) affects nerve pain after lumbar surgery. It also aims to help predict who is most likely to improve and why, comparing patients with and without certain sensory symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT03965299Recruiting
Gentle nerve stimulation for new spinal cord injury recovery
This study tests whether stimulation through the skin of the tibial nerve can help people with a new spinal cord injury. It may help improve bladder-related symptoms or nerve signaling after injury, compared with standard care.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT04032990Enrolling by invitation
Testing a skin-based nerve stimulation for kids’ arm function
This trial studies whether a painless, skin-based treatment (stimulation over the spine) is safe and feasible to improve arm and hand function in children with a spinal cord injury. It’s mainly designed to see if the approach can be done safely and whether it may help upper-limb skills.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 4–18 - NCT04077346Enrolling by invitation
Testing a brain-to-spine stimulation to help children step
This trial uses a noninvasive neuromodulation approach to stimulate the spinal walking circuits in children after spinal cord injury. It is meant to see whether the treatment can help a child practice stepping when they currently cannot stand or start walking.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 4–12 - 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 - NCT03053791Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to improve walking after incomplete spinal injury
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation can improve walking in people with an incomplete spinal cord injury. It also requires that you meet specific injury and walking ability requirements and be able to attend study visits and training.
ZurichAges 18–75 - 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+
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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.