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
- NCT05467215RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brief oxygen breathing trial after spinal cord injury
This early-phase study tests whether a short period of breathing extra oxygen (hyperoxia) soon after lying in one position can improve physical function in people with long-term spinal cord injury. If you qualify, the goal is to see whether this treatment can help your body work better after chronic injury.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–65 - NCT05553457Recruiting
Active hand brace study for C6–C7 spinal cord injury
This trial tests an active hand brace designed to help people with C6–C7 spinal cord injury improve hand and finger movement. It may help with daily hand use by training and supporting weaker motor control after injury.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05670288Recruiting
Studying how gut bacteria affect digestion after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how changes in gut bacteria may affect bowel function and metabolism during the first year after a spinal cord injury. You may be asked about bowel symptoms and other factors, and your results may help guide future care for digestion problems after injury.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–85 - NCT05776030Recruiting
Test of different-speed ergonomic wheelchairs for daily users
This study tests a wheelchair design that can better match how you move and sit while using a manual wheelchair every day. You may be able to try different wheelchair setups if you meet the safety, seating, and body-size requirements.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05959837Recruiting
Testing an adapted rower for people with spinal cord injury
This trial is testing whether an adapted rowing machine works well and is safe for people with spinal cord injuries. You may be able to take part if you use a wheelchair, can row with your arms, and are medically cleared to exercise.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06147258Recruiting
Writing to heal grief after a spinal cord injury
This study tests whether writing about your deepest emotions about your spinal cord injury can help you work through feelings of grief. You will write a few times over several weeks, and the study will see if it helps you feel better.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06244160Recruiting
High-flow oxygen therapy for spinal cord injury
This trial tests if high-flow oxygen therapy can help people with spinal cord injuries between the neck and upper back. It is designed for those admitted to a spinal injury ward within 24 to 48 hours of injury.
CardiffAges 18 years+ - NCT06330181Recruiting
Virtual walking therapy for spinal cord injury nerve pain
This study tests a new virtual reality walking therapy program designed to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury reduce nerve pain. If you use a wheelchair and have lasting nerve pain, this could be a way to try a non-drug treatment from home.
College Station, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06345781Recruiting
Abdominal electrical stimulation for bowel management in spinal cord injury
This trial tests if a special electrical stimulation (FES) on your belly can help make your bowel routine more predictable and shorter. You'll use electrodes on your skin 30 minutes before your usual bowel program.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06406855Recruiting
Brain-controlled spinal stimulation walking therapy for spinal cord injury
This trial tests a therapy that uses a brain-controlled device to stimulate your spinal cord while you practice walking. It aims to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve their walking ability.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06443281Recruiting
Understanding pain after spinal cord injury or nerve damage
This study is looking at how people with spinal cord injuries or peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage outside the spine) experience pain. The goal is to better understand the different types of pain, which could help doctors create more personalized treatments in the future.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–80 - NCT06464744Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help after spinal cord injury?
This trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain, can improve movement and function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. It may help if you have some movement left below your injury level.
OsloAges 18–80 - NCT06514950Recruiting
Yoga breathing for heart and lung health after spinal cord injury
This study tests a gentle yoga breathing program using a smartphone app to help people with spinal cord injury improve how their heart and lungs work together. It might be a good fit if you use a wheelchair, have a compatible smartphone, and are otherwise healthy.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT05321017Recruiting
Training wrist muscle signals after spinal cord injury
This trial studies a special training approach to improve weak wrist muscle function in people with an incomplete spinal cord injury. It focuses on improving brain-to-muscle electrical signals to help wrist extension, while keeping your current medicines stable.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06688916Recruiting
Body awareness after spinal cord injury
This study examines how people with spinal cord injury experience their body and sense of self. You will answer questionnaires and may have an MRI scan of your brain while parts of your body are touched, to see how your brain reacts.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18–65 - NCT06705790Recruiting
Pelvic floor training for bladder, bowel, and sexual health after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether pelvic floor muscle exercises can improve bladder, bowel, and sexual function in people with a spinal cord injury. If you have ongoing symptoms in these areas and a stable health routine, this trial may help you learn ways to strengthen those muscles.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06176833Recruiting
Walking therapy early after spinal cord injury
This study tests a special walking program for people who have recently had a spinal cord injury. The goal is to help you recover as much walking ability as possible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 16–75 - NCT06761300Recruiting
Psychology and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain
This trial studies how psychological assessment can help people with long-term pain who are getting Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)—a treatment that uses mild electrical pulses to block pain signals. You may join if you've had chronic pain for at least 6 months, are eligible for SCS, and speak Italian.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06772077Recruiting
Testing a walking robot for kids with spinal cord injury
This study tests a wearable robotic exoskeleton called ATLAS 2030 to help children with a spinal cord injury practice standing and walking. The goal is to see if it is safe and easy to use.
ToledoAges 3–14 - NCT06870331Recruiting
Probiotics for stomach health after spinal cord injury
This study tests if taking probiotics and prebiotics can help with digestion, gas, constipation, and other stomach issues in people with long-term spinal cord injury.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18 years+ - NCT06978205Recruiting
Balloon dilation for urine retention after spinal cord injury
This trial tests if a balloon dilation procedure in the urethra can help people with spinal cord injury empty their bladder naturally. It looks at whether the treatment reduces the need for catheters.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07002437Recruiting
Low oxygen for early spinal cord recovery
This study tests whether mild, short-term low oxygen levels (like at high altitude) can help the spinal cord recover earlier after an injury. It is for people who had a spinal cord injury in the last 2 weeks to 6 months.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT07007884Recruiting
Ear stimulation to improve heart function after spinal cord injury
This trial uses mild electrical stimulation through the ear to see if it can improve how the heart works in people who have had a spinal cord injury. It is designed for individuals with neck-level injuries who also experience episodes of sudden high blood pressure (autonomic dysreflexia).
AnkaraAges 18–60 - NCT07022808Recruiting
Exercise program for people with spinal cord injury
This trial tests a home-based exercise program for people with spinal cord injury. You join live video exercise classes and work with a trainer to improve your strength and movement.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75
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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.