Clinical trials
Spinal Cord clinical trials
Below are recruiting spinal cord clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 463 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - NCT07720882Recruiting
Brain implant study to restore hand function after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a fully implanted wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) to help people with paralysis from a neck-level spinal cord injury regain hand and arm movement. The BCI reads brain signals and sends them to your arm, bypassing the damaged spinal cord.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07648173Recruiting
Hybrid High-Intensity Cycling Program for Spinal Cord Injury
This study tests a new exercise program combining arm cycling with electrical stimulation of leg muscles for people with spinal cord injury. The goal is to improve your overall health and fitness.
Hattiesburg, MississippiAges 21–70 - NCT07207798Recruiting
Epidural spinal stimulation for spinal cord injury (T11-L3)
This trial tests whether epidural electrical stimulation can help people with spinal cord injury between T11 and L3 improve their walking ability. It is for those injured between 2 and 24 months ago who currently have limited walking function.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 16–65 - NCT05171205Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for people with parkinsonism symptoms
This trial studies whether spinal cord stimulation can improve symptoms in people with parkinsonism (Parkinson-like movement problems). It aims to see if the treatment is safe and helpful for the right patients.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–80 - NCT06892080Recruiting
Urine leakage and hormones in women with spinal cord injury
This pilot study looks at how urine leakage (incontinence) relates to sex hormones in women with a chronic spinal cord injury. You may be able to join if you are a woman with a steady menstrual cycle and some bladder issues.
NottwilAges 18 years+ - NCT06726954Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for spinal cord injury pain
This study tests whether a magnetic treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help reduce nerve pain that some people have after a spinal cord injury. rTMS uses painless magnetic pulses to gently stimulate the brain, and it may help change how your brain processes pain.
AfyonkarahisarAges 18–75 - NCT06677905Recruiting
Peer health coaching for new spinal cord injury patients
This trial tests a peer health coaching program for people with spinal cord injuries who have recently left inpatient rehab. It aims to help you adjust to community living with support from someone who has been through a similar experience.
Milford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06543277Recruiting
Nerve stimulation with hand therapy for spinal cord injury
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive nerve stimulation on the ear combined with arm and hand therapy to see if it can improve movement and function for people with neck-level spinal cord injury who still have some hand ability.
Houston, TexasAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT02769416Enrolling by invitation
Testing new treatments for spinal cord and brain injuries
This study looks for ways to test treatments for people with spinal cord injuries and/or brain injuries. It may help researchers better understand which treatment approaches work and for whom.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06204315RecruitingPhase 2
Spine radiosurgery for spinal cord compression
This trial tests a precise radiation technique for people whose spinal tumors are very close to the spinal cord or nerves. It aims to safely give higher radiation doses while limiting damage to the cord.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07091123RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two treatments for chronic back pain after surgery
This study compares two treatments for long-term back pain after surgery: a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to your spine) and a pump that delivers pain medicine directly to your spinal fluid. It will look at which treatment you prefer and how well it works over time.
Cleveland, OhioAges 30 years+ - NCT07603752Recruiting
Brain implant to restore arm movement in spinal cord injury
This trial tests a wireless implant placed on the brain's surface to help people with cervical (neck-level) spinal cord injuries regain some arm and hand movement. The device reads brain signals and sends them to muscles, potentially bypassing the damaged spinal cord.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07062575Recruiting
Exoskeleton training at home for walking after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a wearable robot (exoskeleton) that helps people with spinal cord injuries walk at home. If you have a chronic injury and a helper, you may be able to join.
Hengstdal, UbbergenAges 18 years+ - NCT06976229RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell therapy for recent spinal cord injury
This phase 1 trial tests a new treatment made from stem cells (XS228) for people who had a spinal cord injury 14 to 60 days ago. Doctors want to see if it's safe and if it might help with recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT06950593Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests if a mild electrical current applied to the skin can help improve arm function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. It is for those with significant arm weakness who are not currently in regular therapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06706284RecruitingPhase 4
GLP-1 agonist for diabetes after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a GLP-1 agonist (a type of diabetes medicine that also helps with weight loss) is safe and effective for people with spinal cord injury and type 2 diabetes who are not on other glucose-lowering drugs.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06691165RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Low oxygen therapy for blood pressure in spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether breathing low oxygen (hypoxia) can help stabilize blood pressure in people with spinal cord injuries. It's looking for participants with chronic cervical injuries to see if this therapy improves 24-hour blood pressure control.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 19–65 - NCT06559618RecruitingPhase 1
Phage therapy for bladder bacteria in spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a special virus (bacteriophage) that attacks E. coli bacteria can help control bacteria in the bladder without causing an infection. It's for people with spinal cord injury who use a catheter and have E. coli in their urine but no active infection.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 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+ - 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?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 463 recruiting spinal cord 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 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 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.