CERVICAL SPINAL CORD INJURY

This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can improve arm function and quality of life in people with high-level spinal cord injuries (C1-C4). About 30 adults who have not recovered further for at least 6 months will have surgery and be followed for up to 4 years. Resear…

This study tests a brain-computer interface (iBCI) that reads movement-related brain signals to let people with severe paralysis (from ALS, spinal cord injury, or brainstem stroke) control a tablet computer just by thinking. The goal is to restore fast, natural communication usin…

This early study tests the safety and function of a brain implant that lets people with severe paralysis control external devices using their thoughts. The implant is placed in the brain by a robot and connects to tiny threads that read brain signals. Up to 15 adults with quadrip…

This study tests whether an implanted spinal cord stimulator can safely improve blood pressure, heart rate, and overall function in people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury. It involves 36 adults with stable, motor-complete injuries between the C4 and C7 vertebrae. The mai…

This early study tests a wireless brain implant from Neuralink that aims to let people with severe paralysis or ALS communicate just by thinking. The device is placed in the brain by a robot. The study will check if it is safe and works for 6 adults who cannot speak or use their …

This early study tests a brain-computer interface (BCI) called Connexus in 2 people with severe paralysis from conditions like ALS or spinal cord injury. The device is designed to decode imagined speech and allow users to control a computer, helping them communicate. The main goa…

This study tests a system that reads brain signals to control spinal cord stimulation, aiming to help people with cervical spinal cord injury move their arms and hands. Three participants will have electrodes placed on the brain and spinal cord to see if the approach is safe and …

This study tests whether using a non-invasive spinal stimulation device at home, along with arm and hand exercises, can safely improve function in people who had a cervical spinal cord injury less than a year ago. About 46 adults will be randomly assigned to start the stimulation…

This pilot study tests a wearable sleeve that uses muscle signals and gentle electrical pulses to help people with chronic tetraplegia (from spinal cord injury) grasp objects. Twelve adults will use the sleeve during 12 weeks of hand therapy. The goal is to see if the device is s…

This study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord (called epidural spinal stimulation) can improve arm, hand, and finger movement in people with cervical spinal cord injury. Twelve adults aged 22–65 will combine the stimulation with upper body…

This study looks at how electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can help people with cervical spinal cord injury move their arms and hands better. Researchers will test different stimulation targets in 36 adults who are already scheduled for neck surgery. The goal is to find th…

This small pilot study is testing whether a device that combines augmented reality (AR) with functional electrical stimulation (FES) is safe and practical for people with cervical spinal cord injury. Seven participants will use the system for 20 one-hour sessions over 10 weeks to…