Zapping paralyzed muscles shows promise for better sitting
NCT ID NCT02265042
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether daily electrical stimulation of the buttock muscles for 35 minutes over six months could increase muscle size and improve pressure distribution while sitting in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Thirty participants with long-term spinal cord injury took part. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive approach could reduce the risk of pressure sores and improve quality of life.
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Swiss Paraplegic Centre
Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland
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