CERVICAL SPINAL CORD INJURY

This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can improve arm function and quality of life for people with high-level spinal cord injuries (C1-C4). Thirty adults who have stopped recovering naturally will receive standard nerve transfer surgery and be followed for up to 4 ye…

This study tests a wearable arm sleeve that uses electrical stimulation to help people with chronic tetraplegia (paralysis from a neck injury) regain the ability to grasp objects. Twelve adults will use the sleeve during 12 weeks of hand therapy. The goal is to see if the device …

This early study tests a brain-computer interface (BCI) for safety in 2 people with severe paralysis from conditions like ALS or spinal cord injury. The device is designed to decode imagined speech and allow control of a computer, helping users communicate and connect. The goal i…

This early study tests the safety and function of a brain implant that helps people with severe paralysis control external devices like computers using their thoughts. The implant is placed in the brain by a special robot. The study involves 15 adults with paralysis from spinal c…

This study tests a new system that reads brain signals to control electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, helping people with cervical spinal cord injury move their arms and hands. Three participants will receive implants to see if the approach is safe and can improve function…

This study tests a brain-computer interface (iBCI) that reads movement-related brain signals to let people with severe paralysis (from ALS, spinal cord injury, or brainstem stroke) control a tablet computer just by thinking. The goal is to restore fast, natural communication usin…

This study tests whether an implanted spinal cord stimulator can safely improve blood pressure, heart rate, and overall function in people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury. It involves 36 adults with stable, motor-complete injuries between the C4 and C7 vertebrae. The mai…

This early study tests a wireless brain implant from Neuralink that aims to let people with severe paralysis or ALS communicate just by thinking. The device is placed in the brain by a robot. The study will check if it is safe and works for 6 adults who cannot speak or use their …

This study tests whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can improve hand and arm movement in people with cervical spinal cord injuries. Twelve adults aged 22-65 will receive the stimulation while doing upper body exercises. The goal is to see if this approach can stren…

This study tests whether using a non-invasive spinal stimulation device at home, combined with arm and hand exercises, can safely improve function in people with recent cervical spinal cord injury. 46 participants will be randomly assigned to start the program immediately or afte…

This pilot study tests whether a device that combines augmented reality (AR) with functional electrical stimulation (FES) is safe and easy to use for people with cervical spinal cord injury. Seven participants will complete 20 one-hour sessions over 10 weeks, using the system to …

This study looks at how electrical stimulation of the spinal cord in the neck can help people with spinal cord injuries move their arms and hands better. Researchers will test different stimulation spots to find the best way to activate muscles. The study involves 36 adults who a…

This study tests a technique called spinal cord associative plasticity (SCAP), which uses mild electrical stimulation to the brain and spinal cord to strengthen signals to the arm and hand muscles. Researchers will study how this works in healthy people and in those with spinal c…