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Clinical Trials
and Research Studies

The Miami Project researchers currently have several clinical trials and research studies available for people who have had a spinal cord injury; some are for acute injuries and some are for chronic injuries.

Clinical Trials and Research Studies How to Register Healthy Lifestyle

No Two Spinal Cord Injuries are Exactly the Same.

In 2011, I was paralyzed. Today I can walk. I am thankful to God, and for all of the support I had from my family and friends. Special thanks to Marc and Nick Buoniconti, and The Miami Project for all they've done to help people.

- Jorge Valdes

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GUIDES AND TIPS
Strength training along with exercise and a well-balanced diet are essential for healthy living. The Miami Project promotes physical health and well-being by providing dozens of resources for individuals with a spinal cord injury.

Nutrition

Eating healthy is something we all know we should do, but we don't always know how.

Exercise

It helps increase your strength and endurance, but can also help prevent other problems from developing.

Rehabilitation
Center

Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center

The Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at UHealth/Jackson Memorial was designed from scratch to be one of the country’s elite facilities for patients recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer treatment, and other complex conditions.

I am a
Face Of Paralysis

PARALYSIS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE.
Watch our stories of hope and inspiration from a few of our participants as they live and fight paralysis.

Jazzmin's Story

Jazzmin was paralyzed the result of an immune disorder. At The Miami Project, she has been participating in research training programs including a suspended walking system and a cycling program.

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Richard's Story

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June's Story

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I AM: Deena

My professor told me about The Miami Project. It made me love the profession even more because the injured are an under-served community, their lives changed in an instant.

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I AM: Ricky

I first fell in love with The Miami Project in 1986, while volunteering as one of the first research participants. I continue to return to participate in studies.

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I AM: Brain Machine Interface

I am one of the first people to be implanted with a BMI which allows me to move my paralyzed arm and hand using the power of my thoughts.

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I AM: Frank

I suffered a spinal cord injury in 1983. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis really made a difference in my life.

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Jerrod's Story

Jerrod was paralyzed in a car accident leaving him a paraplegic. He has participated in a number of clinical research programs at The Miami Project, and has seen improvements as a result of that participation.

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