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Cervical Spinal Cord Injury clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

19 US clinical trials · 12 currently recruiting

The research picture

Cervical Spinal Cord Injury has 19 registered US clinical trials, 12 of them open to new participants right now — about 63% of the total.

12
recruiting participants now
63%
of trials open to enrollment
0
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
2
top sponsor: Neuralink

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 92 participants

Spinal Cord Associative Plasticity Study

Columbia University

NCT05163639

RECRUITING NA 36 participants

Targeting Cervical Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Functional Recovery

Columbia University

NCT06701422

RECRUITING 30 participants

Nerve Transfer to Improve Function in High Level Tetraplegia

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT06288763

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 17 participants

Rebuilding Inter-limb Transfer in Cervical SCI

The Cleveland Clinic

NCT06440538

RECRUITING NA 15 participants

Precise Robotically IMplanted Brain-Computer InterfacE

Neuralink

NCT06429735

RECRUITING NA 12 participants

Augmenting Rehabilitation Outcomes and Functional Neuroplasticity Using Epidural Stimulation of Cervical Spinal Cord

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

NCT06225245

RECRUITING NA 12 participants

A User-friendly, Non-invasive Neuro-orthosis That Restores Volitionally Controlled Grasp Functions for SCI Survivors With Tetraplegia

Ohio State University

NCT06087445

RECRUITING 10 participants

Nerve Transfers Plus Electrical Stimulation to Improve Hand Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Stanford University

NCT06541041

RECRUITING NA 10 participants

Neurostimulation for Respiratory Function After Spinal Cord Injury

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

NCT05756894

RECRUITING NA 6 participants

VOICE: An Early Feasibility Study of a Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for Communication Restoration

Neuralink

NCT07224256

RECRUITING NA 2 participants

Connect-One: Early Feasibility Study of Connexus® Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)

Paradromics

NCT07357428

RECRUITING NA 2 participants

Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia (BG-Tablet-01)

Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.

NCT06511934

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 50 participants

Incomplete Cervical SCI Without Instability

AO Foundation, AO Spine

NCT05653206

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 12 participants

Spinal Cord Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord Injury

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT02313194

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 6 participants

COMMAND Early Feasibility Study: Implantable BCI to Control a Digital Device for People With Paralysis

Synchron Medical

NCT05035823

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 6 participants

Rehabilitation and Cortical Remodeling After Surgical Intervention for Spinal Cord Injury

Burke Medical Research Institute

NCT04041063

COMPLETED NA 46 participants

Supporting Patient Decisions About UE Surgery in Cervical SCI

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT03464409

COMPLETED NA 19 participants

Random Noise Stimulation to Enhance Cortical Drive & Improve Hand Function

Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA

NCT04777149

COMPLETED 14 participants

Comparing Outcomes of Elbow Extension Tendon Transfers

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT01204736

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 3
Phase 2 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 19 US studies indexed under Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, and 12 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 63% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury is led by Neuralink with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 19 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury?

PlainTrial tracks 19 US clinical trials for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, of which 12 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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