Standing and nerve zaps may help bladder control after spinal injury

NCT ID NCT07429305

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This small study tests whether combining standing therapy with mild electrical stimulation of a nerve in the leg can improve pelvic floor muscle function in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will undergo 12 weeks of treatment, three times per week. Researchers will measure reflex responses and ask about bladder symptoms and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: tibial nerve stimulation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a new therapy to improve bladder and pelvic floor function after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is non-invasive and low-risk, but benefits are uncertain.

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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 INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

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RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M0, Canada

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