Spinal stimulation at home may boost arm strength in paralysis

NCT ID NCT07438353

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a home-based digital rehabilitation program combined with a non-invasive spinal cord stimulation device to improve upper limb function in people with chronic tetraplegia. Nine participants will use a mobile app-guided exercise program with daily stimulation over 22 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is safe, feasible, and effective for improving strength, sensation, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, home-based way to improve arm and hand function and quality of life for people with tetraplegia.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study (9 people) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. The device may not provide meaningful improvement, and home use carries risks like skin irritation or falls.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

QUADRIPLEGIA/TETRAPLEGIA SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore, Singapore

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