Belly zaps may speed up bathroom time for spinal injury patients

NCT ID NCT04307303

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested a belly muscle stimulation device to see if it could help people with spinal cord injury have bowel movements faster and with less discomfort. 36 adults with injuries above T12 used either real or low-dose stimulation for 12 weeks. The goal was to reduce total bowel management time and improve quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

    Salisbury, SP2 9BJ, United Kingdom

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