Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Fundacio Institut Guttmann focuses on traumatic spinal cord injury and chronic impairment after injury, with clinical research centred on restoring motor, sensory, and autonomic function in people living with spinal cord lesions.
- Chronic spinal cord injury
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Motor and sensory recovery
- Autonomic function
The sponsor’s research activity is directed toward rehabilitation strategies relevant to long-term disability after spinal trauma.
Cell-based therapy in neuroregeneration
The clinical programme includes interest in mesenchymal stem cells derived from Wharton’s jelly, reflecting work in regenerative approaches for central nervous system repair and neuroregeneration.
- Mesenchymal stem cells
- Wharton’s jelly
- Intrathecal therapy
- Regenerative medicine
This area aligns with efforts to explore biological interventions for neurological damage associated with spinal cord trauma.
Neuromodulation and functional restoration
Research activity also extends to transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation as part of rehabilitation for individuals with persistent deficits after injury, with emphasis on functional activation and recovery support.
- Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Neuromodulation
- Functional recovery
- Neurophysiological assessment
These interests place non-invasive stimulation techniques alongside rehabilitation care for neurological impairment.
Safety and feasibility in combined interventions
The sponsor is engaged in clinical research that examines the practical use of combined regenerative and rehabilitation interventions, with attention to treatment tolerance, immune monitoring, and implementation in a care setting.
- Adverse event monitoring
- Immunological response
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Protocol adherence
This reflects an interest in clinically relevant approaches for patients with long-standing neurological injury.
