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Spinal zaps could reawaken paralyzed arms

NCT ID NCT06701422

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explores how electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can help people with cervical spinal cord injury regain arm and hand function. Researchers will place electrodes on the spinal cord during surgery and test different stimulation patterns. The goal is to find the best way to activate specific muscles. 36 adults scheduled for cervical spine surgery will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
epidural electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better spinal cord stimulation therapies to restore arm and hand movement in people with paralysis.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small physiology study, not a treatment trial. It only tests short-term stimulation during surgery, so it may not lead to lasting functional improvement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

quadriplegia spinal cord disorder spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL MYELOPATHY CERVICAL SPINAL CORD INJURY TETRAPLEGIA/TETRAPARESIS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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  • The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10034, United States

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