Electric pulses and video games could help spinal cord injury patients stay on their feet
NCT ID NCT05940636
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new therapy that combines two types of electrical stimulation with balance training (like video games) to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve their standing balance. Seventeen participants completed 12 sessions over 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the combined stimulation could strengthen brain-to-muscle connections and reduce fall risk.
What this could mean
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Active substance
electrical stimulation (functional electrical stimulation and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new therapy that improves balance and reduces falls for people with incomplete spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 17 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is experimental and may not provide lasting benefits.
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Locations
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Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-Lyndhurst Center
Toronto, Ontario, m4g3v9, Canada