The following table is a list of publications documenting the areas of spinal cord injury research. These topics and areas of research have been categorized and identified into pathways by researchers that reflect the scientific journey of restorative/curative applications for people with spinal cord injuries.Â
Disclaimer: this is the CSRO’s organization of SCI research topics, it may not categorize all research, but highlights the major areas for SCI cure research.
Neuro-regeneration
Seeks to repair damaged nerves and stimulate growth
CHRONIC PHASE
Including:
Breakdown Gilal Scar
- Chondroitinase ABC*
- SPG* Reduction Peptide
Increase Axonal Growth
- 3D Printed Neuro Scaffolds
- Growth-promoting cells
- Growth factors
- Gene therapy
Re-Myleination of Axons
- Glycoproteins
- NOGOÂ A
- Oligodendrocytes
Neuro-replacement
Seeks to replace damaged nerve cells with new cells
CHRONIC PHASE
Including:
Stem Cells
- Neuro Stem Cell Scaffold
Glial Cells (Enteric)
Olfactory Ensheathing Cells
Neuro-plasticity
Seeks to retrain parts that remain undamaged
CHRONIC PHASE
Including:
Spinal Neuromodulation
- Epidural Electrical Spinal Stimulation**
- Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Stimulation**
Activity-Based Therapy
- FES
- PALT
Bio-Mechanics
Seeks to bridge the injury or supplement function
CHRONIC PHASE
Including:
BMI – Brain Machine Interface
Robotic Exoskeletons
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*Denotes results in animals
** Denotes results in humans