Spinal injury study maps brain pathways to restore hand movement
NCT ID NCT02451683
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how the brain controls muscles after a spinal cord injury. Researchers tested 120 people with chronic neck-level injuries to measure nerve signals and motor function. The goal was to better understand how to improve hand and arm movement for daily tasks.
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 research could point toward new rehabilitation strategies to improve hand and arm function after spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational and early-stage study, not a treatment trial. Results may not directly lead to a therapy or benefit all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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