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Clinical trials and research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 28 clinical trials run by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 2 (3), Phase 1/2 (1), Early Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Paired Stimulation to Help Motor Recovery in Adults With and Without Spinal Cord Injury
This study tests whether paired stimulation can boost how nerves control leg movement in adults with spinal cord injury and in healthy controls.
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Self-Directed Upper-Extremity Gaming for Inpatients After Stroke
Inpatients after stroke try a hands-free gaming system that uses motion capture to guide arm and hand movements during fun games, without any devices.
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Dose optimization of acute intermittent hypoxia for improving leg strength after spinal cord injury
This study tests different short bursts of low-oxygen exposure to see which dose helps people with spinal cord injuries gain stronger leg muscles and faster reactions.
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Breathing-based AIH treatment for arm tightness after incomplete spinal cord injury
This trial will try brief episodes of low-oxygen breathing (acute intermittent hypoxia) to see if it changes arm muscle tightness in adults with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury.
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Smart AFO and 5-Azacitidine to Improve Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy
A 2nd-phase trial tests a smart ankle-foot brace, with some participants also receiving a mayo-like drug, to see if mobility improves for children with cerebral palsy.
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Transcutaneous spinal stimulation plus training with optional 5-Azacitidine for kids with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether spinal stimulation plus walking-based training can improve mobility in children with cerebral palsy, with some participants also receiving 5-Azacitidine to see if it enhances gains.
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Measuring how assistive technologies and brain-computer interfaces help people use digital devices
This project will test a Digital Assessment Interface to see if it can measure how well different assistive technologies and brain-computer interfaces help adults with spinal cord injury or ALS use computers, phones, and other digital systems.
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Training therapists in motivational interviewing to boost rehab participation after spinal cord injury
This trial will test whether training inpatient physical and occupational therapists in motivational interviewing helps adults with spinal cord injury take part more in rehabilitation and recover better.
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Using wearable sensors to monitor muscle activity in infants
This study is testing if wearable sensors can help track muscle activity in infants to spot any unusual muscle tone early on.
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Electrical stimulation to improve arm function in stroke patients
This study is testing if a new type of electrical stimulation can help stroke patients improve their arm function when combined with specific training exercises.
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Using Dalfampridine to Improve Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
This study is testing if the drug Dalfampridine can help people with spinal cord injuries recover better movement in their legs when combined with special training.
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3D isometric movement training for stroke recovery
This study tests if a new 3D movement training using virtual reality can help stroke survivors improve their movement skills and recover better.
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Evaluating a robotic device for helping stroke survivors with arm movement
This study is testing a robotic device that helps stroke survivors move their arms better to see if it can improve their recovery and daily activities.
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Using noninvasive nerve stimulation to improve cognitive recovery after brain injury
This study is testing if a noninvasive nerve stimulation treatment can help people with mild to moderate brain injuries improve their thinking skills.
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Program to enhance wellness for people with mobility disabilities
This study is testing a wellness program that helps people with mobility disabilities improve their health through mindfulness, exercise, and nutrition over eight weeks.
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Understanding the impact of powered prosthetics on walking for transfemoral amputees
This study is testing whether powered knee and ankle prosthetics can help transfemoral amputees walk better, especially when combined with special training.
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Brief low-oxygen breathing to boost nerve plasticity and arm strength in MS
This will see if brief bouts of low-oxygen breathing (acute intermittent hypoxia) can quickly improve arm and hand strength and nerve signaling in people with relapsing-remitting MS who have arm weakness.
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Breathing low oxygen levels to improve strength in people with multiple sclerosis
This study is testing if short periods of low oxygen can help people with multiple sclerosis get stronger and improve their brain's ability to control movement.
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Evaluation of a Variable Friction Shoe for Foot Drop After Stroke
This study is testing a new shoe designed to help people with foot drop after a stroke walk better and feel more stable.
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Improving walking ability after spinal cord injury with early treadmill therapy
This study tests if starting treadmill therapy sooner after a spinal cord injury can help people walk better compared to starting later or not at all.
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Evaluation of a powered prosthesis for individuals with transfemoral amputation
This study is testing a powered knee and ankle prosthesis to see if it helps people with leg amputations move better and feel more satisfied with their mobility after special surgeries.
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Effect of pelvis training on trunk control in children with cerebral palsy
This study is testing if special training for the pelvis can help improve trunk control and movement in children with cerebral palsy.
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Neurostimulation to improve breathing after spinal cord injury
This study is testing if a new type of brain stimulation can help people with cervical spinal cord injuries breathe better.
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Evaluating the Nomad powered KAFO for improving mobility in individuals with lower-extremity impairments
This study is testing if a new powered brace can help people with leg injuries move better and feel more balanced compared to their regular braces.
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Using smartphone technology and e-coaching to improve exercise adherence for spinal cord injury patients
This study is testing a smartphone app and e-coaching program to see if it can help people with spinal cord injuries stick to their exercise routines and improve their health.
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Improving movement after stroke using electrical spinal cord stimulation
This study is testing if a new type of electrical stimulation combined with walking training can help people who have trouble moving after a stroke improve their walking and balance.
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Constraint-induced movement therapy to improve walking after stroke
This study will test whether adding constraint-induced movement therapy to treadmill training helps people who have trouble walking after a stroke.
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Improve dynamic lateral balance during walking after spinal cord injury
This trial will test whether adding pelvis perturbation training with transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) helps adults with spinal cord injury improve dynamic balance and walking compared with sham stimulation or treadmill-only training.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are recruiting right now?
28, as of November 12, 2026. 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 2: 3, Phase 1/2: 1, Early Phase 1: 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.
Find the studies that fit you
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