Zapping buttock muscles may improve sitting for spinal injury patients

NCT ID NCT02265042

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether daily electrical stimulation of the buttock muscles can help people with chronic spinal cord injury. Thirty participants used a device for 35 minutes each day over six months. Researchers measured muscle volume and sitting pressure to see if the stimulation made a difference.

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Active substance: electrical stimulation device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help people with spinal cord injury have better sitting comfort and reduce pressure sores.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the stimulation requires daily use for six months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

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SPINAL CORD INJURY

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Locations

Swiss Paraplegic Centre

Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland

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