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Spinal Cord Injuries: early-phase trial registry
108 of 203 indexed Spinal Cord Injuries trials are currently recruiting, with more weight in Phase 1-2.
Corpus placement: #47 of 28,707 conditions by registered trial count.
203 US clinical trials · 108 currently recruiting · #47 of 28,707 conditions by registered trial count
Spinal Cord Injuries: 203 US clinical trials tracked, 108 recruiting.
Spinal Cord Injuries is the subject of 203 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 108 of them currently open to new participants. 5 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 26 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is University of Louisville, running 9 of these trials.
Enrollment posture brief
Registry condition spinal-cord-injuries
OPEN 108 | RECR 53% | LATE 5 | EARLY 26 | RANK #47 | SPON 9
Volume-matched condition peers
Nearest open-share peer: Malignant Solid Neoplasm (53% recruiting · 177 trials)
Spinal Cord Injuries lists 108 open slots (53% of 203 indexed trials). Peers are matched on registered volume, not therapeutic-area browse lists. How peer matching works →
Key findings
What ClinicalTrials.gov does not surface for Spinal Cord Injuries on its own pages , computed from the registry mirror as of 2026-08-08. Each line carries its own denominator so it can be quoted as it stands.
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Spinal Cord Injuries is recruiting above its size-band peers.
108 of 203 indexed trials (53.2%) are open to enrollment, against a 37.1% average across 139 conditions with 100+ trials. The peer set uses the same ClinicalTrials.gov-derived counts as this page.
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Sponsorship of Spinal Cord Injuries trials is spread across many organizations.
University of Louisville accounts for 9 of 203 trials (4.4%). 83 distinct sponsors appear on at least one study for this condition label.
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Most Spinal Cord Injuries trials plan to enrol fewer than 100 people.
Median target enrolment is 30 among the 203 trials that report a genuine target (sentinel values excluded). 170 of those (83.7%) plan for fewer than 100 participants.
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Spinal Cord Injuries research is mostly interventional.
180 interventional and 23 observational studies make up this index (88.7% interventional). Study type is sponsor-reported on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Open and recent trials
203 total, page 1 of 5
Human-like Robotic Controllers for Enhanced Motor Learning
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT04578665
Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) - Education Module
University of Miami
NCT06003686
Virtual Walking Intervention for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
Texas A&M University
NCT05005026
Hemodynamic Management Following Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT06451133
Effectiveness of the Collaborative Community Clinic for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury and Disease
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT04457206
Using Smartphones to Improve Physical Activity Levels of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Temple University
NCT05317832
AIM's Writing for Healing: A Workshop for Individuals Living With Paralysis
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT04721717
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
University of Pittsburgh
NCT02592291
Dosing of Overground Robotic Gait Training with Functional Outcomes and Neuroplasticity After Spinal Cord Injury
Baylor Research Institute
NCT05218447
SCIVAX: Biomarkers of Immune Dysfunction and Vaccine Responsiveness in Chronic SCI
Northwell Health
NCT05869968
Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bladder
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT04350359
Intravesical LGG VS Saline Bladder Wash RCT
Medstar Health Research Institute
NCT05230511
Spinal Cord Stimulation and Training
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT05472584
Promoting Recovery Outcomes Through Precise Early Locomotor Interventions in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
Milap Sandhu
NCT06176833
Epidural Stimulation After Neurologic Damage
University of Minnesota
NCT03026816
Non-invasive BCI-controlled Assistive Devices
University of Texas at Austin
NCT05183152
Telenutrition for Individuals With SCI
Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System
NCT05468437
Acute and Chronic Repercussion of Spinal Cord Stimulation After Spinal Cord Injury
Mayo Clinic
NCT07210411
Development of a Novel Evaluation Scale of Mental Body Representation (MBR) for Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
University of Minnesota
NCT07029802
Deciphering Preserved Autonomic Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Mayo Clinic
NCT04493372
BioFLO for Respiratory Recovery in SCI
University of Florida
NCT06011876
Role of Endothelial Function in SCI CVD Risk
Craig Hospital
NCT06443151
Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Intravesical Instillations for Urinary Symptoms
Medstar Health Research Institute
NCT07390591
Harnessing Neuroplasticity of Postural Sensorimotor Networks Using Non-Invasive Spinal Neuromodulation to Maximize Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
NCT06213012
Combination Therapy to Improve SCI Recovery.
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT05563103
The Impact of Expressive Emotional Writing on Facilitating Grief Resolution in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT06147258
Low Oxygen Therapy to Enhance Walking Recovery After SCI.
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT06521723
Ketogenic Diet to Improve Neuro-recovery
Ohio State University
NCT03509571
Upper Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Restoration of Upper Extremity Function After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
University of Miami
NCT06672458
ARC-IM System to Manage Symptomatic Blood Pressure Instability Secondary to Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
ONWARD Medical
NCT07147296
Safety, Feasibility, and Efficacy of TSCS on Stabilizing Blood Pressure for Acute Inpatients With SCI
Jill M. Wecht, Ed.D.
NCT06000592
Glycemic and Weight Loss Effects of GLP-1R Agonist Therapy in Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury and Type 2 Diabetes
Marzieh Salehi
NCT06706284
Improving Adherence to Spinal Cord Injury Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone Technology and E-coaching
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT05424172
Eccentric Muscle Training, Stimulation, and Biomarkers in SCI
Ohio State University
NCT05337982
Testosterone Deficiency and Endothelial Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury
Craig Hospital
NCT07227740
Virtual Walking Therapy for Neuropathic Pain Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Texas A&M University
NCT06330181
Effects of Breathing Mild Bouts of Low Oxygen on Limb Mobility After Spinal Injury
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT02323945
Feasibility of Early Gabapentin as an Intervention for Neurorecovery
MetroHealth Medical Center
NCT05302999
HAPPINESS: cHAnging the Perceived Pain INtEnSity in Populations With Spinal Cord Injury and With Health Disparities: A Feasibility Study
University of Minnesota
NCT06140355
Physical Therapy Wound Care Modalities in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT05458947
Mild Intermittent Hypoxia and Its Multipronged Effect on Sleep Apnea
Wayne State University
NCT03736382
NVG-291 in Spinal Cord Injury Subjects
NervGen Pharma
NCT05965700
MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury
Columbia University
NCT05553457
Endothelial Dysfunction After SCI
Craig Hospital
NCT07227727
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Respiratory Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
University of Louisville
NCT06019949
Upper Extremity Training for Chronic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Kessler Foundation
NCT04921592
Influence of Spinal Stimulation Frequency on Spasticity, Motor Control, and Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
NCT06214208
Task-specific Epidural Stimulation Study
University of Louisville
NCT03364660
Nomad P-KAFO Study
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT05644522
Novel Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibitor for Neuropathic Pain in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
EicOsis Human Health
NCT06438471
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 12 |
| Phase 2 | 14 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Named interventions
Most-linked intervention names on Spinal Cord Injuries records (sponsor-reported on ClinicalTrials.gov). Counts are trial links, not unique products.
US sites by state
Facility locations filed on Spinal Cord Injuries trials. A trial with sites in several states counts in each.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
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What to do with this Spinal Cord Injuries page
203 registered trials, 108 currently recruiting, is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis or a recommendation.
- 108 Spinal Cord Injuries trials are currently recruiting, check eligibility criteria before contacting a site. Browse recruiting trials
- University of Louisville sponsors the most Spinal Cord Injuries trials on record, review their full trial history before evaluating a specific study. See University of Louisville's trials
- Bring the specific trial ID (NCT number) to your own doctor before enrolling, this page is a directory, not medical guidance. Read the trial-finding guide
Trial and recruiting counts reflect ClinicalTrials.gov registry status as of the data vintage above; individual trial eligibility and enrollment status can change.
Every figure on PlainTrial is rendered directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, no number is typed in by an editor. This Spinal Cord Injuries condition card totals 203 registered trials; most-linked intervention Placebo; top US site state Texas. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, the data changelog, or report a data error.