Could a TENS device stop bowel accidents in spinal cord injury?
NCT ID NCT06836739
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a TENS device on the skin near the genitals can help people with spinal cord injury control bowel accidents. Twelve adults with a spinal injury at T12 or higher will use the device at home for 6-8 hours daily over 4 weeks. Researchers will compare a real stimulation level to a placebo to see if it is a feasible, non-surgical option for bowel management.
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