Shock therapy? electrical pulses aim to restore movement in paralysis
NCT ID NCT04755699
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tests whether a device that sends electrical pulses to muscles and the spinal cord can improve arm, hand, or leg movement in people with paralysis from spinal cord injury, stroke, or other nerve damage. Up to 64 participants will attend sessions five times a week for a year, with researchers measuring changes in muscle activity and movement. The goal is to see if the approach is feasible and safe, not yet to prove it works as a treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcutaneous electrical stimulation device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-invasive way to help people with paralysis regain some movement in their arms, hands, or legs.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply widely. The device is investigational and may not produce meaningful functional improvement.
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Northwell Health's The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
RECRUITINGManhasset, New York, 11030, United States
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