Spinal stimulation plus arm biking may steady blood pressure after injury

NCT ID NCT06313515

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive spinal cord stimulation device, used while exercising on an arm bike, can improve blood pressure and heart function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Sixteen adults with paralysis at or above the T6 level will receive either real or sham stimulation during 8 weeks of exercise. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, heart rate variability, and exercise capacity.

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)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a non-invasive way to help people with spinal cord injury better control their blood pressure and heart function, making daily activities easier.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The stimulation is non-invasive but may not produce lasting benefits.

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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 INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Washington
RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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