Smartwatches and nerve tests aim to unlock spinal injury secrets

NCT ID NCT04493372

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Mayo Clinic study measures how well the autonomic nervous system works after spinal cord injury. Researchers will test blood pressure control and nerve responses in 69 people with and without injury. Participants also wear a smartwatch to track skin signals, heart rate, and temperature at home. The goal is to better understand and manage common problems like blood pressure swings and bladder issues.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could give doctors better tools to manage blood pressure, bladder, and other autonomic problems in people with spinal cord injury.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health, and results may not apply to all injury levels or severities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autonomic dysreflexia Hypotension, Orthostatic orthostatic hypotension spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States

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