11 Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trials in Houston, TX (2026)

Q: How do I join a clinical trial in Houston?

Browse available studies, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Houston research site will contact you.

Recruiting Spinal Cord Injury Studies in Houston

NCT00178724Recruiting

Spinal Cord Injury Registry - North American Clinical Trials Network

The NACTN Spinal Cord Injury Registry is a network of clinical centers collecting de-identified data from patients admitted through the Emergency Department of a NACTN center at the time of injury wit...

Houston, TX1,500 participantsRobert G. Grossman, MD

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NCT06529094Recruiting

Implementing a Decision Support Tool to Prevent Community-Acquired Pressure Injury in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in the Spinal Cord Injury Clinic

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a permanent condition affecting every aspect of life including health, daily activities, and participation and quality of life. Persons with SCI are at high risk of pressur...

Houston, TX808 participantsVA Office of Research and Development

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NCT05867602Recruiting

High Dose Albumin in Refractory Ascites

Advanced cirrhosis with complications is a serious problem imposing a heavy financial burden on health care system. Moreover, ascites is associated with increase in mortality rates among cirrhotic pat...

Houston, TX100 participantsBaylor College of Medicine

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NCT06553976Recruiting

Spastic Paraplegia - Centers of Excellence Research Network

The Spastic Paraplegia - Centers of Excellence Research Network (SP-CERN) is a collaborative research consortium dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of hereditary spasti...

Houston, TX100 participantsBoston Children's Hospital

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NCT06940518Recruiting

Phase II Trial of Ivonescimab in Previously Treated Patients With Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

To learn if ivonescimab can help to control previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic ccRCC....

Houston, TX40 participantsM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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NCT06288763Recruiting

Nerve Transfer to Improve Function in High Level Tetraplegia

The goal of this observational study is to determine if nerve transfer surgeries improve upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with a high level cervical spinal cord injury. Partic...

Houston, TX30 participantsWashington University School of Medicine

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NCT05119842Recruiting

APrevent-VOIS-Implant-002 - a Two-Part, Open-Label, Non-Randomized Multicenter Study

This is a prospective, 2-part, multi-center, open-label, non-randomized clinical trial to assess safety and effectiveness of APrevent® VOIS Implants for the treatment of patients with Unilateral Vocal...

Houston, TX30 participantsAPrevent Biotech GmbH

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NCT00912041Recruiting

BrainGate2: Feasibility Study of an Intracortical Neural Interface System for Persons With Tetraplegia

The purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary device safety information and demonstrate proof of principle (feasibility) of the ability of people with tetraplegia to control a computer cursor and...

Houston, TX27 participantsLeigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.

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NCT07264868Recruiting

Home Neuromodulation for Neurogenic Bladder Management in Spinal Cord Injury

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of Injectrode Tibial Nerve Stimulation for bladder function in people with spinal cord injury....

Houston, TX21 participantsThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

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NCT06543277Recruiting

Safety and Feasibility of Paired Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) With Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) paired with upper-limb rehabilitation in adults with tetraplegia caused ...

Houston, TX12 participantsThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

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NCT06587607Recruiting

VR Mindfulness Training for Veterans With SCI

This study involves delivering a mindfulness program that was developed for Veterans called VA Compassionate Awareness Learning Module (VA CALM) to Veterans with spinal cord injuries (SCI) to develop ...

Houston, TX10 participantsVA Office of Research and Development

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About Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trials in Houston

Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of function, mobility, or sensation below the injury site. It can result in paraplegia or quadriplegia depending on the level of injury. Research is exploring regenerative therapies, electrical stimulation, and rehabilitation technologies.

There are currently 11 spinal cord injury clinical trials recruiting participants in Houston, TX. These studies are seeking a combined 2,678 participants. Research is being sponsored by Robert G. Grossman, MD, VA Office of Research and Development, Baylor College of Medicine and 6 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trials in Houston — FAQ

Are there spinal cord injury clinical trials in Houston?

Yes, there are 11 spinal cord injury clinical trials currently recruiting in Houston, TX. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Houston?

Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Houston research site will contact you about next steps.

Are clinical trials in Houston free?

Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Houston studies also compensate for your time and travel.

What spinal cord injury treatments are being tested?

The 11 active trials in Houston are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for spinal cord injury.

Data updated July 13, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov