Metrohealth Medical Center

This study tests whether a mobile app called Positive Peers can help young people (ages 13-34) with HIV keep the virus under control. About 250 participants who are racial, ethnic, sexual, or gender minorities will use the app and complete surveys over 12 months. The main goal is…

This study tests whether combining two non-invasive therapies can help stroke survivors regain hand control. Participants will receive brain stimulation (tDCS) and muscle stimulation (FES) while practicing hand tasks. The goal is to see if these treatments improve movement and br…

This study tests a small, implantable device called KeyGrip that uses mild electrical pulses to activate paralyzed hand muscles in people with cervical spinal cord injury. The goal is to improve grasp strength and the ability to pick up and hold everyday objects. The trial will e…

This study tests whether a café-like environment (Metro Café) that combines speech, thinking, and movement therapies helps people with chronic traumatic brain injury recover more than standard therapy. Twenty adults who are at least 3 months post-injury will train in the café for…

This study tests three types of non-invasive brain stimulation combined with hand therapy to see which best helps stroke survivors regain hand movement. About 63 adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago will participate. The goal is to improve their ability to pick up and move …

This study tests a non-invasive method called genital nerve stimulation to see if it can improve bowel control in people with spinal cord injury. About 52 adults with a spinal injury at or above T12 will take part. Researchers will measure how the rectum and anus respond to stimu…

This study tests a device called the Networked Neuroprosthesis for the upper extremity (NP-UE) in people with cervical spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if it safely helps improve the ability to pick up, move, and release objects. About 13 participants will be enrolled to me…

This study tests an implanted stimulator to help stroke survivors walk better. It involves screening to find good candidates, then implanting the device and creating custom controllers for home use. The goal is to see if the device can improve walking speed and ease. About 6 peop…

This study is checking if it's possible to give the drug gabapentin soon after a spinal cord injury to help nerves recover. It involves 42 adults with various types of spinal cord injuries. The main goal is to see if a larger, more definitive study can be done in the future.