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Spinal Cord Injury clinical trials
38 of 100 indexed Spinal Cord Injury trials are currently recruiting.
100 US clinical trials · 38 currently recruiting
Spinal Cord Injury is the subject of 100 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 38 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 VA Office of Research and Development, running 15 of these trials.
The research picture
Spinal Cord Injury has 100 registered US clinical trials, 38 of them open to new participants right now, about 38% of the total.
- 38
- recruiting participants now
- 38%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 5
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 15
- top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Active & Recent Trials
100 total, page 2 of 2
Cardiovascular Disease Study
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT00857194
Maintenance of Shoulder Health and Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Rancho Research Institute
NCT02135978
Baseline Cardiovascular Measurements in Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
Shriners Hospitals for Children
NCT01599455
Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Tizanidine Hydrochloride Capsules Versus Zanaflex® (Tizanidine Hydrochloride Tablets) Taken While in the Fed State (Just After a Meal) and in the Fasted State (Before a Meal) in Patients With Moderate to Severe Spasticity.
Elan Pharmaceuticals
NCT00047580
Randomized Trial of Early Hemodynamic Management of Patients Following Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Oregon Health and Science University
NCT02878850
MR Spectroscopy as a Diagnostic and Outcome Measure in Pain and SCI
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00561782
Neurofeedback Treatment of Pain in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
University of Washington
NCT00947999
A Longitudinal Examination of Aging With a Spinal Cord Injury: Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Consequences
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
NCT03023163
Re-Inventing Yourself After Spinal Cord Injury
Craig Hospital
NCT01633164
Treatment of Sleep-disordered Breathing in Patients With SCI
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT02830074
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of MT-3921 in Subjects With Acute Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Tanabe Pharma America
NCT04683848
Virtual Walking for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT01884662
Wheelchair Mobility Assessment of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
University of Miami
NCT01204047
Prevention of Bone Loss After Acute SCI by Zoledronic Acid
Northwestern University
NCT02325414
Improving Hand and Arm Function After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
University of Miami
NCT01143597
A Safety Study for Cethrin (BA-210) in the Treatment of Acute Thoracic and Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
NCT00500812
Use of an Oral Beta-2 Agonist in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00755079
Comparison of Two Psycho-educational Family Group Interventions for Persons With SCI and Their Caregivers
St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute
NCT02161913
Enhancing Self-Efficacy for Caregivers of Family Members With Spinal Cord Injury
Craig Hospital
NCT02392052
Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression Symptoms in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
University of Michigan
NCT00735670
Safety and Efficacy of L-NAME and Midodrine to Increase MAP
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00835224
Follow up Study of Diaphragm Pacing for Patients With High Tetraplegia
Craig Hospital
NCT01815554
Clinical Neuropharmacology of Pain in Spinal Cord Injury- Dextromethorphan/Lidocaine Combination Clinical Trial
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT02218203
12 Month Extension Study of the Effect of Teriparatide on Bone in People With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Northwestern University
NCT02025179
Fenofibrate Treatment in SCI
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT02455336
Experimental Evaluation of Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arms
University of South Florida
NCT01652352
Improving Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Interventions by Retraining the Brain With Stimulation
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT01539109
Investigating Botulinum Toxin A to Treat Acute Neck/Upper Shoulder Pain Following a New Spinal Cord Injury.
Craig Hospital
NCT00320281
Development and Feasibility of an Internet Intervention for Adults With Spinal Cord Injury to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
University of Virginia
NCT01885962
Development of Low Cost Devices to Increase Access to Treadmill Training
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT02560506
Electrical Control of Bladder in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00011570
Virtual Sailing Simulator in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger
NCT01491789
Effects of Salsalate on Prandial-Induced Vascular Inflammation After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
University of Miami
NCT01201759
Acute Effect of Ventilatory Support During Exercise in Spinal Cord Injury
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT03267212
Veteran-Centered Outcomes Using Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00333580
Testosterone and Long Pulse Stimulation After SCI
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT03345576
Effects of Acute SCI on Colonic Motility & Tone
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NCT00013312
Effect of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Weight-Bearing on Bone in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Thomas J. Schnitzer
NCT00826228
Ventilatory Support to Improve Exercise Training in High Level Spinal Cord Injury
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT02865343
Impact of Passive Heat on Metabolic, Inflammatory and Vascular Health in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT04971408
Treating Cognitive Deficits in Spinal Cord Injury
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
NCT03037879
24hr Effects of Tiotropium Bromide in Tetraplegia
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
NCT02586649
Identify Training Strategies for Progressing Exoskeleton Users Towards Everyday Functional Ambulation
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT02104622
Restoring Arm and Hand Function With Non-invasive Spinal Stimulation
NeuroEnabling Technologies
NCT01906424
Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Health Following Spinal Cord Injury.
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT05008484
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Shoulder Pain in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
Kessler Foundation
NCT01355549
Recovery of Cardiovascular Function With Epidural Stimulation After Human Spinal Cord Injury
University of Louisville
NCT02037620
Home/Work, Community Mobility Skills in the ReWalk Exoskeleton in Persons With SCI
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
NCT02118194
Neuromodulation Techniques After SCI
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT04241250
Mechanisms of Arterial Hypotension in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
University of Louisville
NCT02154412
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 9 |
| Phase 2 | 17 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Spinal Cord Injury Trial Landscape
100 indexed Spinal Cord Injury studies · 38 recruiting (38%).
Phase mix: 5 late (III/IV) vs 26 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development (15 trials), 9 others listed. 50 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 Spinal Cord Injury?
PlainTrial tracks 100 US clinical trials for Spinal Cord Injury, of which 38 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Is this data current?
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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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