Spine and brain zaps aim to restore arm movement after paralysis
NCT ID NCT06867809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a combination of spinal cord stimulation and brain stimulation can safely improve arm and hand function in people with cervical spinal cord injury. Twenty adults with incomplete injuries will receive temporary spinal implants and brain stimulation over 29 days. The main goal is to check safety and tolerability, not yet to prove effectiveness.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital / Columbia University Irving Medical Center (NYPH/CUIMC)
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10034, United States
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Irving Medical Center (NYPH/CUIMC)
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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