Brain zaps + arm training: new hope for spinal injury patients?

NCT ID NCT03892746

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new approach to help people with cervical spinal cord injury improve arm and hand function. Participants received non-invasive brain stimulation combined with upper limb training over several weeks. The goal was to see if this combination could strengthen muscles and improve daily living skills. The study involved 47 adults with incomplete spinal cord injury at least one year after injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL SPINAL CORD INJRUY

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Locations

Kessler Foundation

West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
Lerner Research Institute; Cleveland Clinid Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
The MetroHealth System

Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States