Clinical trials
Spinal Cord clinical trials
Below are recruiting spinal cord clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 479 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04755699RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Electrical stimulation study for hand or limb movement recovery
This early-stage study tests whether regular, skin-based electrical stimulation can help people with paralysis or weakness regain movement. You would attend frequent clinic sessions for months, while the team checks your ability to follow instructions and your safety.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT04782947RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Training with back stimulation after traumatic spinal cord injury
This trial studies whether epidural (back-of-spine) stimulation plus guided resistance training can improve strength and function after a traumatic spinal cord injury. It may help people who have an intact nerve pathway below their injury level and can safely use a rehab exoskeleton.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–60 - NCT04819737Recruiting
MRI scan study to better detect spinal cord changes in MS
This study tests new MRI scan methods to more clearly find spinal cord lesions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It may help improve how MS spinal cord changes are seen on scans.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT04855838Recruiting
Study of swallowing problems after neck spine surgery
This study looks at how swallowing recovers after surgery on the front of the neck spine after a trauma. Some people may also be followed more closely if a swallowing test shows a problem a few weeks after surgery.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT04936074Recruiting
Fusion vs no fusion after neck cord decompression
This trial compares two surgery approaches for people with a gradually worsening spinal cord problem in the neck: doing fusion (joining bones together) versus not doing fusion after decompression (making more space for the spinal cord). It aims to see which approach works better and is safer for symptoms and recovery.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT04967274Recruiting
Study testing how the spinal cord controls movement after injury
This trial studies how nerve pathways in the spinal cord help control movements in people with spinal cord injury. It may help researchers better understand movement control and could lead to improved rehab strategies.
ZurichAges 18–80 - NCT05183152Recruiting
Non-invasive brain signal control for assistive devices
This study tests an assistive device that you control using signals from the brain and muscles without surgery. It may help people with movement problems communicate or operate devices using gentle, non-invasive sensing.
Austin, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05187650Recruiting
Powered exoskeleton plus electrical stimulation for incomplete spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a powered walking exoskeleton together with electrical muscle stimulation (FES) can improve walking and movement in people with long-term, incomplete spinal cord injury. It may help you stand and walk more safely and effectively than standard care alone.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18 years+ - NCT05227092Recruiting
MRI scan method test for early spinal lesions in MS
This trial tests a new 3D MRI scan technique to find small, focused spinal cord lesions earlier in people with multiple sclerosis or early MS signs. It may help doctors detect changes sooner, even if lesions are not clearly visible on the first scan.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05230511RecruitingPhase 2
Bladder wash with LGG probiotic vs saline for nerve bladder
This study tests whether putting a probiotic called LGG into the bladder works better than a saline bladder rinse to help people with a nerve-related bladder problem. It may improve bladder symptoms or reduce bladder infections, compared with standard saline rinses.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05302999RecruitingPhase 4
Early gabapentin for recovery after spinal cord injury
This trial studies whether starting gabapentin within 5 days after a traumatic spinal cord injury is safe and helpful for early recovery. It will mainly look at feasibility—whether patients can take the medicine and whether it affects early neurologic progress.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05337982Recruiting
Exercise training with stimulation after spinal cord injury
This study tests a special exercise program (with muscle training and possible stimulation) soon after spinal cord injury to see how muscles and the body respond. It also includes healthy adults to compare measurements and biomarkers.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–85 - NCT05356286Recruiting
Recording spinal cord stimulation and monitoring during surgery
This study records what happens when doctors use spinal cord monitoring and stimulation during brain or spinal cord surgery. It may help improve how safely these procedures are performed in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05459207Recruiting
Body fat and pain after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how body composition (amount and distribution of body fat) relates to pain in people with spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand why pain differs from person to person after spinal cord injury.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT05468437Recruiting
Online nutrition coaching for people with spinal cord injury
This study tests whether telenutrition (nutrition coaching by phone/tablet) can help people with spinal cord injury manage their weight and health. It may be a good fit if you’re mainly using a wheelchair, can use an iPad, and live in California.
San Jose, CaliforniaAges 20 years+ - NCT05473689Recruiting
Sleep study in early spinal cord injury
This study looks at how sleep quality affects movement problems after a new spinal cord injury. Researchers hope to identify sleep targets that could improve motor function during recovery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 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+ - NCT05536076Recruiting
Breathing treatment to help recovery after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a breathing-support treatment (for abnormal breathing during sleep) can improve breathing recovery in people living with a spinal cord injury. It aims to see if treating higher carbon dioxide levels and sleep-breathing problems leads to better breathing and recovery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–89 - NCT05553353Recruiting
Repeated brain stimulation for depression after spinal cord injury
This study tests a non-drug treatment called repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to reduce depression symptoms in people with depression after a spinal cord injury. You might be eligible if you have ongoing major depression and can safely receive magnetic pulses to the head.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–60 - NCT05615766Recruiting
Robotic arm exoskeleton rehab for people with arm weakness
This trial tests a robotic device that helps move your arm and hand during rehabilitation, with the goal of improving elbow and hand function. You may be a good fit if you have certain nerve/spinal cord injury levels and can still make some finger and elbow muscle movements at the start.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05626816Recruiting
Genital nerve stimulation to improve bowel control after spinal injury
This trial studies whether stimulating nerves near the genitals (a gentle electrical stimulation approach) can improve bowel function in people with spinal cord injury. It may help bowel control when bowel dysfunction is caused by nerve injury.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05644522Recruiting
At-home brace study for leg support and walking
This study tests an at-home wearable activity monitor and brace-related walking support for people who already use a knee-ankle-foot brace. It may help researchers understand how brace use and day-to-day movement relate to walking ability.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–89 - NCT05724173Recruiting
Test of a brain-to-computer device for ALS hand paralysis
This study checks whether a brain-computer interface (a BrainGate2 system) is safe and workable for people with ALS. If you qualify, you may be asked to try the device and complete study tasks to help researchers learn how well it can support communication or control.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT05726591Recruiting
Robotic exoskeleton study to improve walking in children
This study looks at how safely using a pediatric robotic exoskeleton over the long term can improve how children walk. It’s for children ages 3–17 who have certain movement or spine-related conditions and who can meet walking and joint-movement requirements.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spinal cord?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 479 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.