SCI - SPINAL CORD INJURY

This study looks at whether long-term electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can help people with chronic spinal cord injuries regain voluntary movement. Researchers will measure changes in muscle activity with and without the stimulation. The study involves 50 adults with sta…

This study tests whether a drug called 4-AP, taken twice daily, can boost recovery of leg movement in people with spinal cord injury. Participants also receive a type of brain stimulation and leg training. The goal is to improve walking and muscle strength. The study involves 27 …

This study tests whether spinal cord stimulation can safely improve bladder and bowel control in people with spinal cord injury. Ten adults with injury lasting more than 6 months will receive an implanted stimulator and undergo 6 months of rehabilitation. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether regular sessions of passive heat therapy (like sitting in a warm room or bath) can improve blood vessel health in people with spinal cord injury. About 48 adults will either receive heat therapy or a placebo for 60 minutes, 4 times a week for 8 weeks, mos…

This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can help people with cervical spinal cord injury regain hand and arm function. Forty participants will be followed for two years after surgery, testing their strength, sensation, and ability to grasp objects. The goal is to impro…

This study tests a treatment called ARC-IM Therapy, which uses a device to send mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord. The goal is to help people with recent or long-term spinal cord injury regain the ability to walk. The study will include 12 adults aged 18 to 65 with injuri…

This study tests a special fabric shoulder brace designed to mimic muscle support for people with neuromuscular disorders like muscular dystrophy, SMA, and ALS. About 30 participants will wear the brace and perform arm tasks to see if it improves movement, strength, and daily fun…

This study tests a new approach that combines magnetic brain stimulation, electrical spinal cord stimulation, and muscle stimulation to improve hand, leg, and trunk function in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will enroll 25 participants, including both injured and abl…

This study tests a powered arm brace called MyoPro to see if it helps people with incomplete spinal cord injury use their hands and arms better in daily activities. Researchers will measure strength, range of motion, and hand function in 60 adults aged 18 to 80. The goal is to im…

This study looks at how different meals affect energy use and appetite in men with high spinal cord injury (T6 and above) compared to able-bodied men. Participants will eat standardized meals and have their metabolism measured. The goal is to understand how food impacts cardiovas…

This study looks at how food changes the connection between the brain and stomach in people with and without spinal cord injury. Researchers will measure brain and stomach signals in 28 adults to understand gut-brain communication. The goal is to learn more about how spinal cord …

This early study tests whether a brain implant can help people with severe paralysis from conditions like ALS, spinal cord injury, or stroke control devices using their thoughts. The implant records brain signals to decode text or synthesized speech. Only 3 adults will participat…