Kessler Foundation

This study tests whether adding a mild electrical stimulation to the lower back (called transcutaneous lumbosacral stimulation) during robotic exoskeleton walking helps people with chronic spinal cord injury walk farther and faster than using the exoskeleton alone. The study enro…

This early-stage study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce arm and hand spasticity in people with spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will receive three weekly treatments, and researchers will measure changes in muscle stiffness, function, and quality of life. …

This study tests whether adding aerobic exercise to a memory training program helps people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury learn and remember better. Sixty adults with memory problems will be assigned to either memory training plus exercise or memory training plus …

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 for daily activities. About 60 adults aged 18-80 with specific injury levels will try the device while researchers measure movement, str…

This study tests a non-invasive spinal stimulation technique to help control blood pressure in people who had a spinal cord injury within the past month. Many of these individuals experience dangerous drops in blood pressure when sitting up, causing dizziness and nausea that can …

This study is testing whether a wearable robotic exoskeleton can improve walking, memory, and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble walking. Ten participants will use the device during therapy and be compared to those receiving traditional therapy. The goal …

This study tests whether combining cognitive rehabilitation with exercise can improve learning and memory in people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble walking. About 78 participants will be assigned to different treatment groups to compare the effects. The goal is to find a…

This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the back can help people with chronic spinal cord injury maintain healthy blood pressure when they sit up. Participants will lie on a tilt table while their blood pressure is measured with and without stimulation. The goal…

This study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can safely reduce knee pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis who also have bone marrow lesions. Fifteen adults with persistent knee pain will receive four weekly shockwave sessions or standard care (pain relieve…

This study explores whether a brain imaging technique called fMRI neurofeedback, combined with imagining hand movements, can help stroke survivors improve their reading. About 28 people who had a stroke in the left side of their brain and now have reading problems will practice c…

This study compares different robotic exoskeletons to find which one works best for each stroke survivor. Researchers will enroll 96 people who had a stroke 3 to 8 months ago and have weakness on one side. Participants will try various devices while their walking speed, balance, …

This study follows 5 people with recent spinal cord injuries for one year to see how their heart and blood pressure change. Researchers will test if a gentle electrical stimulation on the back can help stabilize blood pressure. The goal is to understand the body's response over t…