Kessler Foundation
Clinical trials sponsored by Kessler Foundation, explained in plain language.
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Spinal stimulation supercharges robotic walking therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding gentle electrical stimulation to the lower back during robotic exoskeleton walking training helps people with spinal cord injuries walk better. Researchers will compare two groups: one using the exoskeleton with stimulation and one using the e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Sound waves vs. stiffness: new hope for spinal cord injury patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce painful arm and hand stiffness (spasticity) in people with spinal cord injury. Participants will receive three weekly sessions of this non-invasive treatment, which uses sound waves applied to the skin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Robotic arm brace aims to restore movement after spinal injury
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a wearable, motorized arm brace called MyoPro can help people with incomplete spinal cord injury regain hand and arm function for daily activities. The device uses sensors to detect a person's intended muscle movements and provides motorized assistan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Can exercise supercharge memory recovery after brain injury?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding supervised aerobic exercise to a proven memory training technique helps people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) improve their ability to learn and remember new information. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with TBI-related…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Zap the spine, stop the dizzy drops: new hope for spinal injury blood pressure woes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-invasive method to help people with chronic spinal cord injury who experience dangerous drops in blood pressure when they sit up, a condition causing dizziness and fatigue. Researchers will use gentle electrical stimulation on the skin over the spine w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Robotic suits tested to help stroke patients walk again
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which type of robotic exoskeleton suit works best to help people walk again after a stroke. Researchers will compare three different robotic devices against standard physical therapy. The goal is to give doctors better guidance on which device to presc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Robo-Suit trial offers new hope for MS patients struggling to walk
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a wearable robotic exoskeleton suit can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) walk farther and improve their memory and thinking skills. Researchers will compare the results of 10 participants who use the robotic device during therapy to those who…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Zap to the spine may stop dangerous dizziness after injury
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the spine can safely raise and stabilize low blood pressure in people who have had a recent spinal cord injury. It aims to help these individuals avoid dizziness and nausea when sitting up, which currently …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Brain training meets exercise: new hope for MS memory problems
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining a proven memory training technique with an exercise program can improve learning and memory in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have mobility issues. Researchers want to see if this combined approach works better than memory training…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Can early spinal zaps stabilize blood pressure after injury?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how blood pressure changes in the first year after a spinal cord injury and whether a non-invasive spinal stimulation treatment can help control it. It will follow 5 people with recent injuries, testing them about 20-29 times over a year to see if st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC