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

NCT ID NCT03892746

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

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique could improve arm and hand function in people with cervical spinal cord injury. 47 participants completed 15 sessions of arm training combined with brain stimulation over several weeks. Researchers measured changes in muscle strength, daily living skills, and brain activity to see if the combination therapy led to meaningful improvements.

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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

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CERVICAL SPINAL CORD INJRUY