Sound waves aim to loosen tight muscles in spinal cord injury

NCT ID NCT07501429

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Kessler Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can safely reduce arm spasticity in people with spinal cord injury. Twelve participants will receive three weekly sessions of sound waves applied to the forearm and elbow muscles. Researchers will measure changes in muscle stiffness, range of motion, and quality of life to see if a larger trial is warranted.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (f-ESWT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, side-effect-free option to reduce arm spasticity and improve function and quality of life in people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase pilot study with only 12 participants. It is designed to test feasibility, not prove effectiveness. The treatment may not reduce spasticity significantly, and results may not apply to everyone with spinal cord injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Muscle Spasticity spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY SPASTICITY SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kessler Foundation
RECRUITING

West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States

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