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
- NCT06942806Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for shingles nerve pain
This trial tests a treatment called high-frequency short-time spinal cord stimulation for pain caused by shingles (herpes zoster). It's for people whose pain hasn't improved with other treatments or who can't take pain medicines due to side effects or other health issues.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 40–85 - NCT04047992Recruiting
Training seated balance with the Indego leg device
This study tests whether using the Indego device can improve balance and movement for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). You would practice standing or balance tasks with the device if you meet the safety and fit requirements.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07083713Enrolling by invitation
Group coaching for life goals with chronic conditions
This study tests if group coaching helps people with certain chronic conditions set and achieve life goals. You would join phone or video sessions with a coach and others like you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06920524Recruiting
Music therapy for stress during botox injections
This study tests whether listening to music can reduce stress and anxiety during botulinum toxin (botox) injections for muscle spasticity. It may help you feel more calm and comfortable during treatment.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT07050069Recruiting
Breathing training for spinal cord injury patients
This study tests a new breathing exercise method combined with a gentle brain stimulation technique to help people with spinal cord injury improve their breathing and lung function. It may be an option if your injury is recent and at or above the mid-back level.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT07046143Enrolling by invitation
Spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain in the lower back
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation on the skin over the spine to help relieve nerve-related pain in the lower back. It may be an option for people with chronic nerve pain, with or without pain spreading down the leg.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–80 - NCT07042815Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up for spinal cord stimulation after injury
This trial checks on people who already have a spinal cord stimulator from past research, to see how well it works over time. It looks at safety and how the device affects daily life.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07030322Enrolling by invitation
Using a personal exoskeleton at home: health and cost study
This study looks at how using a wearable robotic exoskeleton in your home and community affects your health and finances. If eligible, you would use the device with a trained support person to see if it helps with daily mobility.
San Rafael, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07024407RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of andecaliximab for preventing bone growth after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a drug called andecaliximab to see if it can stop abnormal bone growth (heterotopic ossification) that sometimes happens after a spinal cord injury. It is for people who are at high risk for this bone growth and aims to prevent it from forming.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–89 - NCT07016581Enrolling by invitation
Best length for a spinal cord stimulation test
This study is testing how long a spinal cord stimulation trial should last to best diagnose whether it will help your chronic pain. It compares different trial lengths to see which one gives the most accurate result.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06989905RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a brain stimulation method for spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a brain stimulation technique can improve arm and hand function in people with spinal cord injury at or above C6. It may help strengthen signals from the brain to the wrist muscles.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06965127Recruiting
Walking implant for incomplete spinal cord injury
This trial tests an implant to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury walk better. It is for those who can walk slowly or with difficulty and have some muscle function in their trunk or legs.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT06281223Recruiting
Brain and spinal cord connection study in spasticity
This study looks at how the brain and spinal cord connect in children with spasticity (muscle stiffness). It will help doctors understand more about this condition by studying patients who are already scheduled for surgery to reduce stiffness.
NiceAges 3–17 - NCT06948175Enrolling by invitation
Abdominal stimulation for bowel issues after spinal cord injury
This trial tests if electrical stimulation on the stomach can help people with spinal cord injury have faster, easier bowel movements. It may help if your bowel routine takes longer than 30 minutes.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–80 - NCT06906536Enrolling by invitation
Intermittent low oxygen to improve leg function after spinal injury
This trial tests whether short, controlled sessions of low oxygen (like breathing thin air) can improve leg movement and blood markers in people with spinal cord injuries. It may help with walking or standing.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18–75 - NCT06891690Recruiting
Brain stimulation for neurological and gynecological conditions
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with neurological problems (like weakness in arms or legs) or certain gynecological conditions (like endometriosis or painful periods) who are not using other treatments. It aims to see if tDCS can improve symptoms.
PoznanAges 18–90 - 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+ - NCT06882460Recruiting
Diet and exercise for low blood pressure after meals
This study tests whether specific diet and exercise plans can help prevent blood pressure drops after eating in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). If you have SCI and use a wheelchair, this trial may help you find ways to manage low blood pressure after meals.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT06873776Enrolling by invitation
Arm and leg cycling to speed up spinal cord injury recovery
This study tests if regular arm and leg cycling exercises can help people with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk faster and recover more. You must be at least one year post-injury and able to walk a short distance with assistance.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT06836739Recruiting
Genital nerve stimulation for bowel function after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of the genital nerve can help people with spinal cord injury improve bowel control. If it works, this at-home device could reduce constipation and make bowel care easier and more predictable.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06828653Recruiting
Comparing 3D-printed vs standard ankle braces for walking
This study compares custom-made ankle-foot braces made with a digital 3D printing method versus the traditional plaster cast method. It aims to find out which type is more comfortable and effective for people with conditions like cerebral palsy, stroke, or spinal cord injury who need a brace to help them walk better.
Mississauga, OntarioAges 8 years+ - NCT06814015Recruiting
Self-balancing exoskeleton for spinal cord injury
This trial tests a self-balancing exoskeleton (a wearable robotic device) to help people with spinal cord injury stand and walk. It is for people with injury at or above T6, at least 6 months past injury, and a caregiver who can help during the study visits.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06782464Recruiting
Freezing nerves for shoulder pain after stroke or brain injury
This trial tests if freezing certain nerves in the upper arm (cryoneurolysis) works as well as standard care for reducing shoulder pain and muscle tightness after a stroke or brain injury. It aims to improve function and ease caregiving tasks.
LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06733025Recruiting
Comparing surgery and Botox for arm spasticity
This trial compares two treatments—Botox injections or surgery—for arm and hand spasticity after a stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. It may help you decide which option works best for you.
MölndalAges 18 years+
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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.