Spinal stimulation plus drug may restore arm function in paralysis
NCT ID NCT02313194
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tests whether combining a spinal cord stimulator with the drug buspirone can improve arm and hand movement in people with cervical spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will receive both the device and the drug, and their motor function will be formally assessed. The goal is to see if this combination can help restore some upper limb function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
buspirone
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve arm and hand function in people with spinal cord injury, potentially increasing independence.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply widely. The combination approach is experimental and may not produce meaningful improvement.
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States