Spinal Cord Injuries Clinical Trials

87 studies are recruiting for spinal cord injuries in the United States right now. Each one is listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry the research teams themselves file with. TrialBoost is not a doctor, a research site, or a study sponsor: the research team decides who takes part.

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  1. Restoring Motor and Sensory Hand Function in Tetraplegia Using a Neural Bypass System

    This is a single-cohort early feasibility trial to determine whether an investigational device called the Bidirectional Neural Bypass System can lead to the restoration of movement and sensation in the hand and wrist of up to seven individuals with tetraplegia.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    22 to 65
    Site
    Northwell Health's The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York
    Run by
    Chad Bouton
  2. Yoga Breath Training to Improve Cardiorespiratory Synchrony in Spinal Cord Injury

    The goal of this interventional study is to understand how regular yogic breathing practice, particularly a slow resistive yogic breathing technique called Ujjayi, would benefit individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 with spinal cord injuries. Previously yogic breathing has shown to improve resp…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 60
    Site
    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Run by
    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  3. Treatment of Depression Post-SCI

    Depression is more common after a spinal cord injury (SCI) than in the general population. Unfortunately, it is unknown how depression is typically treated in individuals with SCI or if commonly used treatment methods are effective. This study will investigate the safety and impact of a novel metho…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 70
    Site
    Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
    Run by
    Medical University of South Carolina
  4. Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation in Children With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

    Aim 1: Determine the safety and feasibility of administration of TSCS to children in a clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to experimental (TSCS) or control (sham stimulation) groups. Both groups will receive eight-weeks of individualized gait training. We will measure adverse …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Site
    Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
    Run by
    Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
  5. MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury

    The purpose of this study is to develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand-SCI device to assist with hand function for individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
    Run by
    Columbia University
  6. Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Intravesical Instillations for Urinary Symptoms

    The goal of this observational qualitative study is to learn about the experiences and perspectives of patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) and their caregivers regarding different types of intravesical instillations used for urinary health. The study aims to understand …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington D.C., District of Columbia
    Run by
    Medstar Health Research Institute
  7. Dosing rTMS for Depression Post-SCI

    Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is more commonly seen in individual's post-spinal cord injury (SCI) than in the general population. Depression post-SCI impacts an individuals' quality of life and recovery. It has been reported that among Veterans with an SCI, those without…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 60
    Site
    Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, Charleston, South Carolina
    Run by
    VA Office of Research and Development
  8. Epidural Stimulation and Resistance Training After SCI

    Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating health problem for tens of thousands of military personnel, Veterans and civilians annually. Many persons with SCI must use a wheelchair for their entire life. A new scientific breakthrough called "lumbosacral epidural stimulation" or "ES" can help people w…

    Stage
    Phase 2
    Ages
    18 to 60
    Site
    Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia
    Run by
    United States Department of Defense
  9. The Impact of Expressive Emotional Writing on Facilitating Grief Resolution in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury

    The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of a 10-week online coach-guided EEWP on psychosocial health among adults with SCI.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
    Run by
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
  10. Eccentric Muscle Training, Stimulation, and Biomarkers in SCI

    The investigators are studying a new rehabilitation treatment for individuals trying to recover walking after spinal cord injury (SCI). The investigators will test conditions in the blood and spinal fluid to determine the best time to start this new training program. This will include checking for …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 85
    Site
    The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    Ohio State University
  11. Multi-functional Neuroprosthetic System for Restoration of Motor Function in Spinal Cord Injury

    This study is to evaluate the use of a fully implanted device for providing hand function, reach, and trunk function to individuals with cervical spinal cord injury. Funding Sources: FDA OOPD NIH NINDS

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    17 and older
    Site
    MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
    Run by
    Anne Bryden
  12. Grasp-Release Assessment of a Networked Neuroprosthesis Device

    The overall objective of this trial is to characterize the safety and effectiveness of the Networked Neuroprosthesis Device - Upper Extremity (NP-UE) in individuals living with cervical SCI.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    16 and older
    Site
    MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
    Run by
    MetroHealth Medical Center
  13. Virtual Walking Intervention for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury

    The purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with chronic spinal cord injury.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
    Locations
    3 in total
    Run by
    Texas A&M University
  14. Impact of Gut Microbiome on Metabolic and Bowel Function During the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury

    The Investigators will recruit 35 participants with acute SCI (within 6 weeks of injury) Fasting blood collection and bowel function survey will be conducted 3 times: at baseline [within 6 weeks of injury], 6, and 12 months after SCI. Stool will be collected for gut microbiome analysis 3 times.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 85
    Site
    The University of Alabama at Birmingahm, Birmingham, Alabama
    Run by
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
  15. Virtual Walking Therapy for Neuropathic Pain Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

    The purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    Run by
    Texas A&M University
  16. Spinal Decompression Plus Nerve Graft Implantation Following TSCI

    This is a single-blinded (with outcome assessors blinded to treatment allocation), 12-month pilot study to evaluate of the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of dorsal myelotomy and expansive duraplasty performed either without or with autologous nerve graft implantation after acute trau…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 80
    Site
    University of Kentucky - Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
    Run by
    Francis Farhadi
  17. Feasibility of Early Gabapentin as an Intervention for Neurorecovery

    The objective of the proposed study is to conduct the first ever prospective, dose-exploration trial to test the feasibility of early administration of gabapentin as an intervention for neurorecovery. This research project falls under the Intervention Development stage of research as the primary go…

    Stage
    Phase 4
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
    Run by
    MetroHealth Medical Center
  18. Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia (BG-Speech-02)

    The goal of this study is to improve our understanding of speech production, and to translate this into medical devices called intracortical brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs) that will enable people who have lost the ability to speak fluently to communicate via a computer just by trying to speak.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 80
    Site
    University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
    Run by
    Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
  19. Utility of Multisensory Body-Representation in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) With Pain

    The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of bodily illusions combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on neuropathic pain symptoms and sensory functions in participants with spinal cord injury (SCI) and neuropathic pain.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 70
    Site
    University of Miami, Miami, Florida
    Run by
    University of Miami
  20. Testosterone Deficiency and Endothelial Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury

    Heart attacks and strokes are among the most common causes of premature death in individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) and appear to occur earlier in life. The factors that lead to the heighten and accelerated risk of heart attacks and strokes in adults living with SCI remain poorly unde…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 89
    Site
    Craig Hospital, Englewood, Colorado
    Run by
    Craig Hospital
  21. Endothelial Dysfunction After SCI

    This study plans to learn how endothelial cells, single cell lining of blood vessels may be dysfunctional after a spinal cord injury. Endothelial dysfunction will be measured by the capacity of blood vessels to vasodilate (increase in size) and alter blood flow is lower in adults with a spinal cord…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Craig Hospital, Englewood, Colorado
    Run by
    Craig Hospital
  22. Neuromodulation to Improve Respiratory Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

    This is a phase 1 study of safety and feasibility of cervical spinal cord stimulator implantation in cervical SCI subjects who are ventilator dependent. The Investigators will be focusing on the safety and feasibility of this approach. Participants may qualify for the study if they are male or fema…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 75
    Site
    Semel Institute of Neuroscience at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    University of California, Los Angeles
  23. Influence of Spinal Stimulation Frequency on Spasticity, Motor Control, and Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

    The goal of this study is to identify the effect of different types of noninvasive spinal stimulation on spasticity (involuntary muscle activity), muscle strength, and pain in people with spinal cord injury. The spinal stimulation consists of electrical stimulation applied through one electrode ove…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    16 and older
    Site
    Shepherd Center, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
    Run by
    Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
  24. Finding the Best Combination of Brain and Spinal Cord Stimulation With Hand Training After Spinal Cord Injury

    While physical exercise remains the foundation for any rehabilitation therapy, the team seeks to improve the benefits of exercise by combining it with the concept of "Fire Together, Wire Together" - when brain stimulation is synchronized with spinal cord stimulation, nerve circuits in the spinal co…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 85
    Site
    James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY, The Bronx, New York
    Run by
    Bronx VA Medical Center
  25. Neuropathic Pain and Operant Conditioning of Cutaneous Reflexes After SCI

    The purpose of the second part of the study is to examine the effect of reflex training in the leg to decrease neuropathic pain. For this, the researchers are recruiting 15 individuals with neuropathic pain due to spinal cord injury to participate in the reflex training procedure. The study involve…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
    Run by
    Medical University of South Carolina

How to read this page. Every study here comes from ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry that research teams are required to file with. We have summarised each one in plain language and shown where it is running. We have not changed what any study says it is doing.

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