New study maps brain pathways to restore hand function in spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT02451683
First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at how the brain sends signals to muscles after a spinal cord injury. Researchers tested 120 people with chronic neck-level injuries to understand how these signals work and how to improve hand and arm movement. The goal is to develop better therapies to help people regain daily activities like reaching and grasping.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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