Clinical trials
Spinal Cord clinical trials
Below are recruiting spinal cord clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 478 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07465302RecruitingPhase 2
Early high oxygen therapy for spinal cord injury
This study tests giving high levels of oxygen soon after a spinal cord injury to see if it can help recovery. It is for people who are awake but need a breathing tube and have certain types of spinal cord injury in the neck or upper back.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT05957679Recruiting
Check how well an MRI test shows spinal tumor surgery challenges
This study looks at an MRI-type scan (called MRE) to measure stiffness and “adhesion” around spinal cord tumor surgery. It may help doctors plan surgery better by predicting what the tumor area will feel like and how it may stick to nearby tissues.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06238492Recruiting
Boosting brain speed after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a program to help improve how quickly your brain processes information after a recent spinal cord injury. It focuses on people who are about 6 months post-injury.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18–59 - NCT06436716Recruiting
AI Model for Traumatic Neck Spinal Cord Injury
This study uses artificial intelligence and MRI scans to predict outcomes in people with a traumatic cervical spinal cord injury. The AI model combines imaging data with genetic information to help doctors make better treatment decisions.
Nantong, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT06452264Recruiting
Early cognitive training for thinking speed after spinal cord injury
This study tests a computer-based training program to help people with recent spinal cord injury improve how quickly they process information. It aims to see if early cognitive training can help with thinking speed after injury.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT06480786Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulator for diabetic nerve and artery pain
This study tests if a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine) can relieve severe leg pain caused by diabetic nerve damage and poor blood flow. It may help people who have not found enough relief from other treatments.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–89 - NCT07153211Recruiting
Chemicals in spinal fluid and blood during spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain
This study is testing a spinal cord stimulation treatment for long-term nerve pain. It will look at certain chemicals in your spinal fluid and blood to understand how the treatment works.
BydgoszczAges 18–80 - NCT07165353Recruiting
Virtual walking to reduce nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This study tests if using a virtual reality walking program can help reduce chronic nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. If you have nerve pain in your trunk or legs, you might benefit from this non-drug approach.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18–75 - NCT07317843Recruiting
Heat therapy at home for heart health after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether using heat therapy at home can improve heart health in people with spinal cord injury. You would use a device to safely raise your body temperature for short sessions.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06455137Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury recovery
This trial tests whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can improve movement and muscle control in people with spinal cord injury. If you've had a spinal cord injury for more than a year and are between 20-70 years old, this might help improve leg function and walking.
Hualien CityAges 20–70 - 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 - NCT05968664Recruiting
Test whether new spinal cord stimulation settings improve chronic pain
This trial studies whether changing the “stimulation pattern” of spinal cord stimulation can reduce long-lasting pain and improve daily function. You might be a good candidate if you have chronic trunk or leg pain and have already tried multiple pain treatments without enough relief.
Houston, TexasAges 22 years+ - NCT06172621Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation study for ALS hand weakness
This study tests whether combining brain and spinal cord stimulation can improve hand function in people with ALS who have partial weakness but still some movement in their fingers. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can strengthen nerve connections.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT06585033Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for pain after back surgery
This trial tests how much of the pain relief from spinal cord stimulation is due to the placebo effect. It is for people with ongoing leg pain after back surgery who have already tried other treatments without success.
ArnhemAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spinal cord?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 478 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.