Rowing with electric pulses may ease nerve pain after spinal injury

NCT ID NCT04137159

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether 12 weeks of rowing exercise with electrical stimulation to move paralyzed leg muscles could reduce nerve pain and brain inflammation in people with spinal cord injury. The 13 participants had injuries below the neck and were within 3 to 24 months of their injury. The goal was to see if this type of exercise could improve pain, brain structure, and overall well-being.

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Locations

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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