Spinal cord injury patients may regain hand and trunk control with new implant

NCT ID NCT02329652

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests a fully implanted neuroprosthetic system designed to help people with cervical spinal cord injury regain hand, reach, and trunk function. About 30 participants with injuries at the C5-C7 level will use the device to perform daily tasks. The goal is to see if the device improves independence compared to when it is turned off.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SPINAL CORD INJURIES are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MetroHealth Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

    Contact

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.