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🔬 SCI Clinical Trials Finder

Search current spinal cord injury research. Filter by what a trial studies (epidural stimulation, exoskeletons, rehab, drugs, stem cells…) and what it targets (walking, hand function, bladder, pain, breathing…), and see which are recruiting now. Every trial links to its full ClinicalTrials.gov record for eligibility, contacts, and study sites. The list is refreshed every day from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

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This is research, not treatment. A clinical trial is a study — it may involve a placebo, carries unknown risks, and is not a substitute for proven care. Be especially wary of any "trial" that charges you to participate. Talk with your SCI doctor before enrolling, and read the full eligibility and risks on ClinicalTrials.gov. Not medical advice.
📍 Finding trials near you: set Sort by → Nearest to me to order trials by their closest U.S. study site (your browser will ask for your location — nothing is stored), or narrow with the U.S. state and Country filters. Trial locations are tracked at the state/country level, so "nearest" is approximate — always confirm exact sites and contacts on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine), with spinal-cord-injury treatment & target tagging from scitrials.org. Updated daily · snapshot: —. Statuses and details can change — always confirm on ClinicalTrials.gov before acting. SCI.help is not affiliated with any trial or sponsor and does not endorse participation. Educational use only; not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find spinal cord injury clinical trials I'm eligible for?

Filter this tool by what a trial studies (for example epidural stimulation, exoskeletons, or a drug) and what it targets (walking, hand function, bladder, pain), then open its ClinicalTrials.gov record for full eligibility and study contacts. Eligibility often hinges on your injury level and how long ago the injury happened.

Do reputable clinical trials ever charge you to participate?

No. Legitimate trials are reviewed by an ethics board (IRB) and don't ask you to pay to enroll. Be cautious of clinics that charge for unproven "stem cell" cures — see our guide to avoiding treatment scams.

What's the difference between acute and chronic SCI trials?

Acute trials enroll soon after injury (days to weeks); chronic trials enroll months or years later. Many treatments only apply to one window, so timing since injury strongly affects which studies you can join.

How often is this trial list updated?

Daily, from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry. Statuses still change between updates, so always confirm a study is recruiting on its ClinicalTrials.gov record before acting.

What should I ask before joining a trial?

Ask what's being tested, the time and travel commitment, any costs, the risks and possible benefits, and what happens after the study ends. Our guide to SCI research covers how to engage safely.

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