Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

This study tests a unique exercise program for people with high-level spinal cord injuries. Participants use a rowing machine that combines their own arm power with electrical stimulation to move their legs. The study also tests two methods to improve breathing during exercise: a…

This study tests whether two types of gentle brain stimulation—transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial ultrasound (TUS)—can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with long-term low back pain. Researchers will compare active stimulation to a sham…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS plus ultrasound) combined with physical therapy can help improve balance problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Forty adults with Parkinson's who have trouble with balance will receive either real or …

This study tests a new prosthetic socket and liner combined with an exercise program for people who lost a lower leg due to type 2 diabetes. The goal is to improve comfort, mobility, and overall health. About 38 participants who already use a prosthesis will be enrolled.

This study explores whether short, mild breathing bouts of low oxygen can help people with recent spinal cord injury regain walking ability and leg strength. About 125 adults aged 18-70 who are 2-12 months post-injury will participate. The approach is non-invasive and aims to boo…

This study tests two treatments—mirror therapy and mild brain stimulation (tDCS)—to help people with phantom limb pain after a leg amputation. 132 adults with chronic pain will be assigned to one of four groups to see which combination works best. The goal is to reduce pain over …

This study tests a system called GaitBetter that combines walking and thinking exercises to help people who have had a stroke walk better and avoid falls. About 76 adults aged 18 to 85 who had a stroke (either within the last 8 weeks or more than 6 months ago) and still have trou…

This study tests whether gentle electrical and ultrasound brain stimulation can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 64 adults with chronic knee pain will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation to see if it lowers pain scores. T…

This study looks at whether short periods of breathing low-oxygen air can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk better. Researchers will measure leg strength, reflexes, and walking endurance in 30 participants. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to improve mob…

This study tests a method called conditioning open-label placebo (COLP) to help patients with spinal cord injury, multiple injuries, or burns use fewer opioids while still getting the same pain relief. About 66 adults in intensive rehab will receive the COLP approach alongside th…