Spinal stimulation 3 days after injury: safe or not?
NCT ID NCT07090473
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether applying mild electrical stimulation to the skin over the spine, starting just 3 days after a traumatic spinal cord injury, is safe and might help patients recover movement. Fifteen adults with acute spinal cord injury will receive either real or sham stimulation while in the ICU. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure changes in muscle strength and sensation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (ARC-EX device)
What this could lead to
If safe and effective, this could point toward a non-invasive way to help people regain movement after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early safety study with only 15 participants. It is not designed to prove the treatment works, and results may not apply to all spinal cord injuries.
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Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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