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Paraplegia clinical trials
4 of 9 indexed Paraplegia trials are currently recruiting.
9 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting
Paraplegia is the subject of 9 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 4 of them currently open to new participants. The most active sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, running 2 of these trials.
The research picture
Paraplegia has 9 registered US clinical trials, 4 of them open to new participants right now, about 44% of the total.
- 4
- recruiting participants now
- 44%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Active & Recent Trials
9 total, page 1 of 1
Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills
University of Pittsburgh
NCT06295146
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Spasticity in People With Spinal Cord Injury
Kessler Foundation
NCT05432999
Evaluation of an Advanced Lower Extremity Neuroprostheses
Case Western Reserve University
NCT00623389
A Neuroprosthesis for Seated Posture and Balance
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT01474148
Improving Clinician Capacity to Provide Interventions for Manual Wheelchair Users
University of Pittsburgh
NCT06294834
Natural History of Shoulder Pathology in Manual Wheelchair Users
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
NCT02600910
Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement
University of Miami
NCT03495986
The ReWalk Exoskeletal Walking System for Persons With Paraplegia
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
NCT01454570
Short-Term Transcutaneous or Epidural Spinal Stimulation for Enabling Motor Function in Humans With SCI
Kristin Zhao, PhD
NCT05095454
Phase Distribution
Phase data not available
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Paraplegia Trial Landscape
9 indexed Paraplegia studies · 4 recruiting (44%).
Phase mix: 0 late (III/IV) vs 0 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: University of Pittsburgh (2 trials), 7 others listed. 9 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Paraplegia?
PlainTrial tracks 9 US clinical trials for Paraplegia, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Paraplegia?
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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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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