New drug aims to supercharge walking recovery after spinal cord injury

NCT ID NCT05217498

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

Summary

This study tests whether a drug called istradefylline can boost the walking improvements seen with low-oxygen therapy in people with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury. About 40 adults aged 18-75 with injuries at least one year old will receive the drug or a placebo before walking practice. The goal is to see if blocking adenosine can make walking gains last longer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord disorder spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States