Brain scans reveal thinking hurdles in spinal injury patients

NCT ID NCT06309888

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

Summary

This completed study used MRI scans to see how thinking difficulties appear in the brains of people with spinal cord injury. Fifty-four participants completed cognitive tasks while their brain activity was measured. The goal was to better understand non-motor challenges that often go overlooked during rehabilitation.

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 could help doctors better understand and address thinking problems in people with spinal cord injury.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not lead to direct therapies or apply to everyone with spinal cord 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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Swiss Paraplegic Research

    Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland