Kessler Foundation

This pilot study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can safely reduce arm spasticity in people with spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will receive three weekly sessions of sound waves applied to the forearm and elbow muscles. Researchers will measure changes in muscle …

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

This study is testing whether adding a mild electrical stimulation to the lower back can boost the benefits of a robotic exoskeleton for people with chronic spinal cord injury. Twenty-four participants who cannot walk will receive either exoskeleton training alone or combined wit…

This study tests whether a powered arm brace called MyoPro can help people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve arm and hand function. Sixty adults aged 18-80 with specific injury levels will either use the device or receive standard therapy. Researchers will measure streng…

This study is testing whether a wearable robotic exoskeleton can improve both walking and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble walking. Ten participants will either use the robotic suit or receive standard walking therapy for eight sessions. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether combining a memory-training program with aerobic exercise can help people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) improve their learning and memory. Sixty adults with TBI will be randomly assigned to either memory training plus aerobic exe…

This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the back can help stabilize blood pressure in people who recently had a spinal cord injury. Participants will undergo sit-up tests with and without stimulation to see if it prevents dizziness and keeps blood pressure in a …

This study compares three different robotic exoskeletons to see which one helps stroke survivors walk better. Researchers will enroll 96 people who had a stroke 3 to 8 months ago and have weakness on one side. Participants will use the devices during gait training, and the goal i…

This study tests whether combining a memory retraining technique (KF-mSMT) with aerobic exercise and virtual reality can improve learning and memory in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 78 participants with mild-to-moderate mobility disability will be enrolled. The approach fo…

This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation on the back can help stabilize blood pressure in people with chronic spinal cord injury who experience dizziness or fainting when sitting up. Five participants will have their blood pressure measured while tilted on a table, wi…

This study looks at how blood pressure changes in the first year after a spinal cord injury and whether a device that stimulates the spine through the skin can help. Five people with recent injuries will be followed for a year, testing the stimulation during sessions to see if it…

This study explores whether a special MRI technique can help people who have had a stroke improve their reading. Participants will practice controlling their own brain activity using real-time feedback from the MRI scanner. The goal is to retrain the brain's language areas to wor…