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SCITrialsFinder.net is an online platform focused on helping people with spinal cord injury (SCI) find clinical trials that suit their needs. It is also a resource to all parties (clinicians, researchers, caregivers, family, funders, etc.) who want to learn about SCI clinical trials. Trials are curated by experienced researchers and written in common language. SCITrialsFinder.net users can receive instant notifications about new trials and connect seamlessly and securely with the trial sites.
SCI Trials Finder News & Updates
| January, 2026 | ||
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In 2025, our Expert Curations Committee curated 124 clinical trials on SCITrialsFinder.net. Most trials focused on technology-based interventions (52), followed by rehabilitation (26) and drug trials (18). Additional intervention types included psychosocial (16), surgical (8), and biological or cell-based approaches (4). During the curation process, our team of experienced clinicians and researchers, some of whom also live with a spinal cord injury, carefully review trial information to highlight key details, seek clarity where needed, and present in easy-to-understand language.
The most frequently contacted trials of 2025 were located at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (Chicago, IL; NCT05965700), the Kessler Foundation (West Orange, NJ; NCT06643312), the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN; NCT04520373), the Swiss Paraplegic Centre (Nottwil, Switzerland; NCT06710808), and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis (Miami, FL; NCT06533969). For further details, please explore our latest quarterly analytics report. |
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| October, 2025 | ||
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In Q3 2025 (July 1 – September 30, 2025), SCITrialsFinder.net traffic totaled 7,895 visits. The United States led with 59.3% (4,684 visits; +33.2% vs. Q2). Canada declined to 4.1% (325; –9.5%) and Germany fell to 3.9% (308; –48.6%), while Sweden recorded the sharpest increase, rising to 3.4% (268; +470.2%) and entering the Top 10. Notably, Sweden is also the host country of the 64th International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) Annual Scientific Meeting this October.
The most frequently inquired trials this quarter were at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (Chicago, IL; NCT05965700), Louis Stokes VA Medical Center (Cleveland, OH; NCT00623389), the University of Louisville (Louisville, KY; NCT03364660), the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN; NCT04520373), and the University of Washington (Seattle, WA; NCT04043715). For further details, explore our latest quarterly analytics report. |
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| July/August, 2025 | ||
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This quarter (Q2: April 1 – June 30, 2025), we saw a shift in how users access SCITrialsFinder.net. Smartphone use rose to 45.5%, up from 34.4% in Q1, while desktop use dropped from 60.4% to 51.5%. This trend highlights how many users now explore clinical trials on the go. You can simply scan the QR code, select relevant injury characteristics, and instantly see matching trials.
Furthermore, the most frequently inquired clinical trials this quarter were located at: |
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| April, 2025 | ||
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In the first quarter of 2025, 30 curated trials were published on SCITrialsFinder.net by our expert curations committee – a team of experienced clinicians and researchers, some of whom also live with a spinal cord injury themselves. Curated trials have been rewritten in easy-to-understand language, focused on the essential details needed to consider participation. More information on the curation process can be found here.
Of the newly curated trials, 17 (57%) are technology-based, 6 (20%) are drug trials, 5 (17%) focus on rehabilitation, 1 (3%) is psychosocial, and 1(3%) involves surgery. The most common trial locations include the University of Miami (Miami, Florida, USA), the Kessler Foundation (West Orange, New Jersey, USA), Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital (Ankara, Turkey), the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (Boston, Massachusetts, USA). For further details, explore our latest quarterly analytics report. |
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| January, 2025 | ||
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In 2024, most active and curated trials on SCITrialsFinder.net have focused on standing/walking mobility, general health, and arm/hand function. This mostly aligns with the priorities identified by people living with spinal cord injury, in general. Other primary potential benefits include improvements in pain management, spasticity, bowel and bladder health, sensory function, and mental health.
Furthermore, the most frequently inquired clinical trials of 2024 were located at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, Illinois, the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. For further details, explore our latest quarterly analytics report. |
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| December, 2024 | ||
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Recently, most new trials added to SCITrialsFinder.net have been technology-focused, reflecting the general trends observed on the website in recent years. Other primary intervention types include rehabilitation, drug therapies, cellular treatments, and surgical approaches.
Our latest quarterly analytics report provides additional insights, including the most frequently inquired trials, the most common interventions and potential benefits, and more. Last quarter, the most frequently inquired clinical trials were located at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, and the Kessler Foundation in New Jersey. |
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| November, 2024 | ||
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Between July 1 and September 30, 2024, 175 visitors to SCITrialsFinder.net opted to receive notifications about new trials matching their interests, marking a 146% increase from the previous quarter. If you click on Notify Me, you will automatically receive an email when there is a new trial that fits your search criteria. You can change the search criteria or unsubscribe anytime.
Our latest quarterly analytics report provides additional insights, including the most inquired-about trials, the most common interventions and potential benefits, and more. Last quarter, the most frequently inquired clinical trials were located at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, and the Kessler Foundation in New Jersey. |
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| October 2024 | ||
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Between July 1 and September 30, 2024, most visitors to SCITrialsFinder.net came from the United States (2,681), Germany (519), and Canada (281), which are consistently among the top 10. However, we’ve seen an increase in new visitors from China (92), Brazil (82), and France (76) this quarter. Don’t miss our latest quarterly analytics report, where you’ll find insights on the most inquired-about trials, the most common interventions and potential benefits, detailed breakdowns of visitor locations, access methods, and more. | |
| September 2024 | ||
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Between April 1 and June 30, 2024, most trial inquiries on SCITrialsFinder.NET came from males in their thirties and fifties with incomplete spinal cord injuries sustained at least six months prior. This reflects typical spinal cord injury demographics and offers valuable insight into potential target populations for future clinical trials. Be sure to explore our latest quarterly analytics report for the trials with the most inquiries, the most common types of interventions and potential benefits, along with details on visitor locations, access methods, and more. | |
