Bronx Va Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Bronx Va Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Arm squeeze therapy tested to reboot hand control
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested if a simple technique called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) could help improve hand function. RIC involves briefly restricting blood flow to an arm with a blood pressure cuff, which may trigger the body's natural healing and learning responses. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bronx VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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VA tests common drugs to reconnect brain and spinal cord after injury
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested three already-approved medications to see if they could temporarily improve hand function when combined with hand training exercises in people with chronic spinal cord injuries. Researchers measured how well 25 participants could perform hand tasks and how their…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bronx VA Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC