Could a backbone pacemaker tame gut inflammation?
NCT ID NCT05895981
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early trial tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerve can safely help control symptoms of ulcerative colitis. The study will enroll 15 adults whose disease has not responded well to standard medications. Researchers will track changes in disease activity over 12 to 52 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
sacral nerve stimulation device (G132 system)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new drug-free option to help control ulcerative colitis symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early exploratory trial with only 15 people. It may not show clear benefit, and the device is not yet proven for this condition.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Xijing Hospital
RECRUITINGXi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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