Kessler Foundation

This study looks at whether adding a mild electrical stimulation to the lower back (transcutaneous lumbosacral stimulation) during exoskeleton-assisted walking helps people with spinal cord injury walk farther and faster compared to using the exoskeleton alone. The study involves…

This study tests whether adding aerobic exercise to a memory-training program helps people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury learn and remember better. Sixty participants will be assigned to either memory training plus exercise or memory training plus stretching. The…

This study tests whether combining cognitive rehabilitation with exercise can improve learning and memory in people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble walking. About 78 participants will be assigned to different treatment groups to compare the effects. The goal is to find a…

This study tests a non-invasive spinal stimulation technique to help people with a recent spinal cord injury (within 30 days) manage blood pressure drops when sitting up. Participants will receive both real and sham stimulation during a sit-up test to see if it can prevent dizzin…

This early-stage study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce arm and hand spasticity in people with spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will receive three weekly treatments, and researchers will measure changes in muscle stiffness, function, and quality of life. …

This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the back can help people with chronic spinal cord injury maintain healthy blood pressure when they sit up. Participants will lie on a tilt table while their blood pressure is measured with and without stimulation. The goal…

This study is testing whether a powered arm brace called MyoPro can help people with incomplete spinal cord injury use their hands and arms better for daily tasks. Researchers will measure improvements in strength, range of motion, and hand function in 60 participants. The goal i…

This study is testing whether a wearable robotic exoskeleton can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their walking, memory, and thinking. Ten adults with MS who have moderate to severe walking difficulty and some cognitive problems will use the device during therapy.…

This study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can safely reduce knee pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis who also have bone marrow lesions. Fifteen adults with persistent knee pain will receive four weekly shockwave sessions or standard care (pain relieve…

This study explores whether a brain imaging technique called fMRI neurofeedback can help people who have had a stroke improve their reading. Participants will practice controlling their own brain activity using real-time feedback from an MRI scanner. The goal is to retrain the le…

This study looks at how heart and blood pressure function changes over the first year after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will test whether a non-invasive spinal stimulation technique can help prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure. Five adults with recent spinal injuries …

This study tests different robotic exoskeletons to see which one helps stroke survivors walk better. About 96 people who had a stroke 3 to 8 months ago will try these devices. The goal is to find the best match for each person's needs, so doctors can prescribe the right robot for…