Shocking and lasering: new combo therapy tested for paralysis
NCT ID NCT07467850
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small study tested whether it is safe and practical to use two devices together in people with recent spinal cord injury. Eight participants received both a mild electrical stimulator placed on the back and leg, and a low-level laser. The main goal was to see if the equipment worked properly and if patients tolerated it without serious side effects.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- MyoRegulator device (trans-spinal and peripheral direct current stimulation) and Erchonia FX405 low-level laser therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could pave the way for larger studies exploring whether these devices help recovery after spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 8 participants and no control group. It was not designed to measure effectiveness, so any benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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