Stem cell, virtual reality, and training after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether stem cell treatment along with virtual reality–based training can improve function after spinal cord injury that is not expected to recover with standard care. It’s designed for adults who are medically stable and can safely complete follow-up assessments.
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Who can take part
- You have documented spinal cord injury with functional damage unlikely to improve with usual care.
- Your current medicines or surgeries (if you’re receiving any) are stable, and your doctors don’t expect them to reverse the spinal cord damage.
- A study doctor believes you may improve with stem cell treatment and the risks to you are low.
- You are 18 or older and able to understand and sign consent.
- You can do neurologic exams (you can cooperate) and you can return for follow-up exams.
- If you can become pregnant, you must not be pregnant at treatment and must avoid pregnancy for 3 months after treatment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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