Bronx Va Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Bronx Va Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Can common drugs boost hand recovery after spinal cord injury?
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed Phase 1 trial tested whether three FDA-approved drugs (cyproheptadine, carbidopa-levodopa, and atomoxetine) could improve hand function when combined with hand training exercises in 25 people with chronic spinal cord injury. Participants took a single dose of one d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bronx VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Blood pressure cuff trick may boost hand function in paralysis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis small study tested whether briefly restricting blood flow to one arm (called remote ischemic conditioning, or RIC) could improve hand function in people with spinal cord injury or ALS. Participants did hand exercises while receiving either active RIC or a sham version. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bronx VA Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC