Tiny trial tests electric bike for paralyzed arms

NCT ID NCT07385456

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Glasgow Caledonian University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This small study tested whether functional electrical stimulation (FES) arm cycling could improve arm strength and function in people with recent spinal cord injury. Six participants with cervical-level injuries cycled with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The study focused on whether this approach is feasible and safe, not on proving it works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) arm cycling
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a way to improve arm strength and daily function for people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a very small feasibility study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is early-stage research, not a proven treatment.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI) UPPER LIMB FUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit

Glasgow, United Kingdom

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.