Spinal zaps may restore arm function in brain injury patients
NCT ID NCT07147816
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether gentle electrical stimulation on the skin over the upper spine could improve arm and hand strength, control, and spasticity in people with traumatic brain injury. Fourteen participants were enrolled, including those with brain injury and healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather information to help design future treatments using implanted spinal cord stimulators.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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