Could a TENS device stop bowel accidents in spinal injury?
NCT ID NCT06836739
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a small electrical stimulation device on the skin near the genitals can help people with spinal cord injury control bowel accidents. Twelve participants will use the device at home for 6-8 hours daily over 4 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and worth studying further.
What this could mean
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Active substance
genital nerve stimulation via a TENS device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to manage bowel accidents for people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 12 participants. It is too early to know if the stimulation actually works, and the device is being used off-label.
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MetroHealth Center for Rehabilitation Research
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States
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