Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Clinical trials sponsored by Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, explained in plain language.
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Zapping legs back to life: electrical stimulation study seeks best exercise formula
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing which type of electrical stimulation leg exercise works better for people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will compare short, intense workouts with longer, gentler sessions to see which improves leg fitness and strength more. Twenty participants will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Virtual reality steps in to fight chronic spinal cord pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual reality walking program can help reduce chronic nerve pain for people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will enroll 40 participants to try the virtual walking from different visual perspectives. The goal is to see if this non-drug appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Gut relief study for spinal injury patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether daily probiotic or prebiotic supplements can help improve gut health and reduce digestive problems in people living with chronic spinal cord injury. Fifty participants will try each supplement for eight weeks to see if it eases their gastrointestinal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Scientists probe the 'Disembodied' feeling after spinal injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how spinal cord injury changes a person's sense of body awareness, sometimes called 'disembodiment.' Researchers will compare brain scans and survey responses from 80 people with and without spinal cord injuries. The goal is to learn how these change…
Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Zapping pain: can a patch predict relief?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand a specific type of nerve pain in patients with nerve damage or chronic pain after surgery. Researchers will test if a special, gentle electrical patch can identify patients who are likely to get relief from a common pain-relief patch. The study invol…
Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:52 UTC