Shocking bones back to health: electric pulses and vitamin d tested for spinal injury

NCT ID NCT05008484

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether combining electrical muscle stimulation with vitamin D supplements could improve bone quality in veterans with chronic spinal cord injury. Six participants received the treatment over 9 months, and researchers measured changes in bone structure using MRI and bone density scans. The goal was to find a way to prevent the bone loss and fractures that often follow spinal cord injury.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA

    Richmond, Virginia, 23249-0001, United States

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