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All recruiting trials (35)

• Shockwave therapy added to toxin injections to help spasticity after spinal cord injury

  Aims to see if focused shockwave therapy plus Botox injections reduce spasticity better than Botox alone in adults with spinal cord injury.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT07894991

• Targeted spinal cord stimulation to reduce spasticity in spinal cord injury

  This study tests whether an implanted epidural stimulator can help reduce severe spasticity and improve voluntary movement in adults with spinal cord injury.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT07890558

• Focused shockwave treatment for elbow and wrist spasticity after spinal cord injury

  This project will try focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy on the elbow and wrist to reduce spasticity in adults with chronic spinal cord injury.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT07501429

• Comparing an updated non-invasive spinal stimulation device with the current device

  This study will test an updated non-invasive spinal stimulation device against the currently used device in healthy adults to see if the new device is better tolerated and overcomes limitations of the older model.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT07217314

• Helping adults with autism nail job interviews

  This study tests KF-STRIDE 3.0 to see if it’s acceptable, usable, feasible, and shows early promise for helping adults with autism improve job interview skills.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT07168941

• Memory training after stroke

  Researchers are testing a memory training program to see if it helps people who have memory challenges more than a year after a stroke.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT07127367

• Robotic balance training with brain stimulation to improve balance after stroke

  This program tests whether adding noninvasive brain stimulation to robotic balance training helps people with chronic stroke who still have balance and walking problems.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT07113041

• Helping adults walk better after a lower limb injury with a custom motorized ankle-foot brace

  This study will test whether a custom motorized ankle-foot brace helps adults with older lower limb injuries walk more comfortably, with less pain, and better gait after a six-week program.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06923293

• Rehabilitation using the R3THA device for stroke patients

  This study tests if using the R3THA device with video games can help stroke patients recover at home with the support of trained clinicians.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06854978

• How transcutaneous spinal stimulation affects heart function and blood pressure during the first year after spinal cord injury

  The team will try transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to see if it helps stabilize blood pressure in adults (18–75) with recent high-level spinal cord injuries who have low blood pressure and orthostatic symptoms.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06841198

• Using spinal cord stimulation and activity training to improve arm function in patients with cervical spinal cord injuries

  This study is testing if combining spinal cord stimulation with activity training can help improve arm function in people with cervical spinal cord injuries.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06773286

• Robotic exoskeletons to help walking recovery after stroke

  This study tries different robotic exoskeletons to see which helps people 3 to 8 months after a stroke with hemiparesis walk better.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06736171

• Improving balance for spinal cord injury patients using a robotic device and stimulation

  This study is testing whether a robotic device combined with spinal stimulation can help improve balance in people with spinal cord injuries.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06650202

• Using a robotic device to improve standing after spinal cord injury

  This study is testing a robotic device to see if it can help people with spinal cord injuries improve their ability to stand and balance.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06643312

• Computer-based cognitive training for people with multiple sclerosis

  This study is testing a computer-based training program to see if it can help people with multiple sclerosis improve their memory and learning skills from home.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT06608797

• NEUROBALANCE training to improve balance after traumatic brain injury

  This study will test whether combining robotic balance training with noninvasive brain stimulation helps adults with chronic traumatic brain injury who still have balance problems.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06584591

• Training using virtual reality to improve walking and balance after brain injury

  This study is testing whether virtual reality training can help people with brain injuries improve their walking and balance better than standard care.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06473987

• Using powered wearable orthotics to improve arm function in people with spinal cord injuries

  This study is testing a powered arm device called MyoPro to see if it can help people with spinal cord injuries improve their arm movement and daily activities.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06349434

• Memory-Boosting Training for Healthy Aging and Mild Cognitive Impairment

  A memory-enhancement program called STEM is being tested to see if it helps people over 60 improve daily memory in aging and mild cognitive impairment.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT06269939

• A program to help young adults with autism maintain their jobs by focusing on their strengths

  This study tests a new program that helps young adults with autism keep their jobs by focusing on their strengths and teaching them how to showcase those strengths to employers.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT06255925

• Combining exercise with targeted therapy to improve reading after stroke

  This study is testing if combining exercise with reading therapy can help stroke survivors improve their reading skills and overall quality of life.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06213272

• Combining cognitive rehabilitation and exercise to improve learning and memory in multiple sclerosis

  This study is testing if combining brain training with exercise can help people with multiple sclerosis improve their learning and memory skills.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT06197685

• Robotic balance training for improving postural control after brain injury

  This study tests if robotic balance training can help people who have had a brain injury improve their balance and reduce their risk of falling.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT06184295

• Evaluating well-being interventions for adults with traumatic brain injury

  This study tests two programs to see if they can help adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury feel better by focusing on their personal strengths.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT05943756

• Transcutaneous spinal stimulation to improve blood pressure after a recent spinal cord injury

  We will try a noninvasive spinal stimulation to see if it raises and steadies blood pressure in people 7–30 days after a thoracic spinal cord injury who have low blood pressure or dizziness when sitting up.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT05731986

• Transcutaneous spinal stimulation to stabilize blood pressure after spinal cord injury

  This will test whether noninvasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation can raise and stabilize blood pressure in people with chronic high-level spinal cord injuries who experience orthostatic hypotension.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT05725499

• Combining rehabilitation techniques to help individuals with traumatic brain injury

  This study is testing if combining a special memory training with aerobic exercise can help people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury improve their memory and daily functioning.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT05716048

• Focused shockwave therapy for knee arthritis

  This study is testing if focused shockwave therapy can help relieve knee pain and improve movement in people with knee arthritis who haven't found relief from other treatments.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Kessler Foundation · Cedar Knolls, New Jersey and 1 other locations · NCT05596591

• Improving memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

  This study is testing if memory exercises can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment improve their learning and memory skills.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Kessler Foundation · Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations · NCT05396248

• Comparing two group wellness programs for people with brain injuries and their caregivers

  This study is testing two different online wellness programs to see if they can help people with brain injuries and Alzheimer's disease, along with their caregivers, feel better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · East Hanover, New Jersey · NCT05048966

• Training to improve hand and arm function in people with spinal cord injuries

  This study is testing whether a new training program that combines physical exercises with electrical stimulation can help people with spinal cord injuries use their hands and arms better and improve their daily lives.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT04921592

• Improving movement and bladder function in people with spinal cord injuries

  This study is testing if a new treatment using epidural stimulation can help people with spinal cord injuries improve their ability to stand, walk, and manage their bladder.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT04879862

• Neurofeedback treatment for reading difficulties after stroke

  This study is testing a new brain training method to help stroke survivors improve their reading skills by using real-time brain feedback.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT04875936

• Using a robotic exoskeleton to help people with Multiple Sclerosis improve mobility and cognition

  This study tests if using a robotic exoskeleton can help people with Multiple Sclerosis walk better and improve their memory and learning skills compared to regular therapy.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT04855825

• Combining exoskeleton-assisted walking with spinal stimulation for spinal cord injury recovery

  This study is testing if using a special walking robot along with nerve stimulation can help people with partial spinal cord injuries walk better.

  Recruiting Kessler Foundation · West Orange, New Jersey · NCT03096197

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Kessler Foundation are recruiting right now?

35, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 1: 2, Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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