Could a painless electrical patch on the back restore movement after spinal injury?
NCT ID NCT06520020
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation device placed on the skin over the spinal cord is safe and practical for people with spinal cord injury. It includes 30 adults with either non-traumatic spinal cord injury (from cervical myelopathy) or traumatic injury (recent or delayed). The goal is to see if the device can be used without harm and to measure any changes in movement, sensation, and daily function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (electrical stimulation device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a non-invasive way to improve movement and sensation in people with spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study focused on safety, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to all types of spinal cord injury, and individual responses may vary.
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Conditions
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University of Kentucky - Chandler Medical Center
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40536-0298, United States
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