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Spinal zaps may help paralyzed patients exercise harder

NCT ID NCT07692191

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

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive technique called transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation (TSES) can improve how well people with spinal cord injury respond to exercise. Participants will do cycling-like leg exercises with and without TSES to see if it boosts oxygen use, delays fatigue, and increases power output. The goal is to find ways to help people with SCI exercise more effectively and reduce their high risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

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 electrical stimulation (TSES)
What this could lead to
If TSES improves exercise capacity, it could help people with spinal cord injury exercise more effectively, potentially lowering their risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (40 participants) testing immediate effects only. It may not show meaningful improvement, and results may not apply to all types of spinal cord injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Motor Activity Obesity spinal cord injury spinal injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI) SPINAL CORD INJURY SPINAL INJURY

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Locations

  • University of Manitoba

    RECRUITING

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0J9, Canada

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