Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Video game robot aims to restore arm movement after stroke
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called BurtVision that combines a robotic arm with augmented reality games to help people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. The goal is to see if playing games that use one or both arms can improve how often and how well they use their affected arm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:35 UTC
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Shockwave or PRP? new study tests best combo for achilles pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at different ways to treat long-lasting Achilles tendon pain in 100 active adults aged 18 to 65. Participants will get either exercise alone or exercise plus shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, or both. The goal is to see which approach work…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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Ear-Zap gadget aims to tame fibromyalgia pain without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a small, non-invasive device placed on the ear that sends mild electrical pulses to the vagus nerve. Researchers want to see if it can safely reduce pain in 152 adults with fibromyalgia. Participants will use the device at home and report their pain levels over t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Pill power: drug combo may supercharge robot rehab for stroke patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether taking three drugs (Telmisartan, Cilostazol, and Metformin) during robot-assisted arm and hand therapy can help chronic stroke survivors regain more movement. About 50 adults who had a stroke at least six months ago and have moderate to severe…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC