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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States
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