Brain training with magnetic pulses may restore arm function after spinal cord injury

NCT ID NCT05321017

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether training the brain-to-muscle pathway using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve arm and hand movement in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants will undergo 30 sessions where TMS is used to strengthen the connection between the brain and wrist muscles. The goal is to see if this training leads to better arm function, strength, and dexterity.

What this could mean

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Active substance: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new therapy to improve arm and hand function after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training requires 30 visits and may not lead to meaningful improvement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

QUADRIPLEGIA SPINAL CORD INJURIES

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Locations

Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITING

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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