Clinical trials: Cervical Spinal Cord Paralysis
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia
CAN-PRIME: Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for the Control of External Devices
The CAN-PRIME Study is to test the safety and functionality of Neuralink's N1 Implant and R1 Robot in people who have difficulty moving their arms and legs (tetraparesis or tetraplegia).
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia, Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- CAN-PRIME (NCT06700304)
- Testing
- N1 Implant, R1 Robot
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Neuralink Corp
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Abdominal Functional Electrical Stimulation Training and Its Effect on Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation
Compromised respiratory function as a result of tetraplegia is a leading cause of rehospitalisation for the tetraplegic patient group.
- Trial name
- NCT01800409
- Testing
- AFES
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Developing Strategies to Optimize the Exercise Response After Tetraplegia.
To identify means to improve exercise performance in participants with tetraplegia.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Paraplegia, Spinal
- Trial name
- NCT04465825
- Testing
- HITT: intermittent high intensity exercise
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Randomized Controlled Study on T-PEP Versus IPV Method for Lower Respiratory Airways Clearance in Tetraplegic Tracheotomized Spinal Cord Injured Patients
In tetraplegic patients with complete cervical spinal cord injury, respiratory complications are very frequent, especially in the sub-acute phase: the lungs often become obstructed due to the accumulation of secretions and the…
- Trial name
- T-PEP (NCT04142814)
- Testing
- T-PEP, IPV
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute S.p.A.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Restore Cough
The purpose of this trial is to determine the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation to produce an effective cough in patients with spinal cord injuries.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases, Paralysis, Central Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00116337
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulation to restore cough, Expiratory Muscle Stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Safety Study of Human Spinal Cord-derived Neural Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Chronic SCI
This is a safety study of human spinal cord-derived neural stem cell (HSSC) transplantation for the treatment of chronic spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- SCI (NCT01772810)
- Testing
- Human spinal cord stem cells.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Neuralstem Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Restoring Motor and Sensory Hand Function in Tetraplegia Using a Neural Bypass System
This is a single-cohort early feasibility trial to determine whether an investigational device called the Bidirectional Neural Bypass System can lead to the restoration of movement and sensation in the hand and wrist of up to…
- Trial name
- NCT03680872
- Testing
- Bidirectional Neural Bypass System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Chad Bouton
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Effect of Air-stacking on Peak Cough Flow in Patients With Acute Cervical or High Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Respiratory complications continue to be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in people with spinal cord injury, especially among cervical and higher thoracic injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT01046175
- Testing
- Air-stacking with a manual resuscitator, Air-stacking with ventilator
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Ullevaal University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Augmenting Upper Limb Function and Functional Neuroplasticity Using Epidural Stimulation of the Cervical Spinal Cord
This study will test whether spinal stimulation combined with rehabilitation can improve arm and hand function in people with tetraplegia after spinal cord injury. Tetraplegia causes weakness or paralysis in the arms and legs.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06225245
- Testing
- Epidural Spinal Stimulation (ESS), Upper extremity rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Spinal Cord Injury
Daily-life Brain Control Of A Hand Exoskeleton After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
In this study, 6 volunteer participants with chronic spinal cord injury will be invited to use an autonomous hand exoskeleton device controlled by a brain/neural-computer interaction (BNCI) system fusing electroencephalography…
- Trial name
- NCT02336321
- Testing
- BNCI controlled hand exoskeleton
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level
Nerve Transfer Surgery to Restore Upper-limb Function After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this prospective, open-label cohort study is to assess functional outcomes in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury who have undergone nerve transfer surgery to restore upper limb function.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level, SCI - Spinal Cord Injury, Upper Extremity Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT05638191
- Testing
- Nerve transfer surgery
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The Use of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Treatment in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Patients
The purpose of this study is to further establish safety and efficacy of the BQ EMF treatment of chronic SCI subjects who demonstrate stability in The Graded and Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension…
- Trial name
- NCT04050696
- Testing
- BQ 1.2
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- BrainQ Technologies Ltd.
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
Implantable Wireless Brain-Computer Interface Systems in Patients With Tetraplegia
Objectives of Study: This trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an implantable wireless brain-computer interface system in patients with tetraplegia resulting from spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- LEAP (NCT07784088)
- Testing
- IWBCIS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- BCIFlex Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Brainstem Stroke, ALS
Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia (BG-Tablet-01)
People with brainstem stroke, advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), or other disorders can become unable to move or speak despite being awake and alert.
- Conditions
- Brainstem Stroke, ALS, Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- BG-Tablet-01 (NCT06511934)
- Testing
- BrainGate Neural Interface System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia
GB-PRIME: An Early Feasibility Study of a Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for the Control of External Devices
The GB-PRIME Study is an early feasibility study designed to assess the clinical safety and functionality of the Neuralink N1 Implant and R1 Robot.
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Quadriplegia, Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- GB-PRIME (NCT07127172)
- Testing
- N1 Implant, R1 Robot
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Neuralink Corp
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromodulation to Reduce Muscle Stiffness Following Spinal Cord Injury
People with spinal cord injuries may experience muscle tightness or uncontrollable spasms. This study is being conducted to investigate whether transcutaneous spinal stimulation can improve these symptoms.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Spinal Cord Injury Thoracic
- Trial name
- NCT06274021
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 100 Hz, Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 50 Hz, Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 50 Hz and single dose of baclofen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases
Upper Extremity Surgery in Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of the investigators work is to establish how nerve transfers can be best used to improve upper extremity function in patients with cervical level spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT01899664
- Testing
- Nerve Transfer Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
Spinal Cord Associative Plasticity Study
Spinal cord associative plasticity (SCAP) is a combined cortical and spinal electrical stimulation technique developed to induce recovery of arm and hand function in spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis, Cervical Myelopathy
- Trial name
- SCAP (NCT05163639)
- Testing
- Non-invasive pairing of cortical and spinal stimulation, Intraoperative pairing of cortical and spinal stimulation, Non-invasive repeated pairing of cortical and spinal stimulation (SCAP)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Nerve Transfer
Nerve Transfers for Restoration of Hand Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Effects and Influencing Factors
The goal of this observational study is to learn about influencing factors on the clinical outcomes of nerve transfers used to restore hand function in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06596629
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Roessingh Research and Development