Belly zaps may speed up bathroom time for spinal injury patients
NCT ID NCT06345781
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using mild electrical pulses on the belly muscles during a bowel program can cut down the time it takes. Fifteen adults with chronic spinal cord injury (above T11) will try the device at home and track their bowel routine times, quality of life, and any changes in habits. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free approach can make a daily struggle easier.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Abdominal functional electrical stimulation (FES)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to shorten bowel management time and improve daily life for people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (15 people) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. The device may not work for everyone or could be uncomfortable.
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