Louis Stokes Va Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Louis Stokes Va Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Spinal injury breakthrough: implant boosts walking ability
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a fully implanted nerve stimulator to improve walking in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Five participants will first be screened, then receive the implant and use it for up to two years. The goal is to see if the device helps them walk farther and wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:31 UTC
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Shocking nerves back to life: new study aims to give amputees feeling in phantom limbs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether small electrical currents delivered to nerves in the leg can restore sensation of a missing foot or limb in 15 adults with above- or below-knee amputations. Participants may also get muscle implants to help control a robotic leg. The goal is to improve wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC