Spinal zaps could stop dizziness after injury
NCT ID NCT05731986
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the back can help stabilize blood pressure in people who recently had a spinal cord injury. Participants will undergo sit-up tests with and without stimulation to see if it prevents dizziness and keeps blood pressure in a healthy range. The goal is to improve comfort and participation during early rehabilitation.
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
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to manage blood pressure drops after spinal cord injury, helping patients engage more fully in rehabilitation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 12 participants. The effects may not be strong or lasting, and individual responses could vary widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kessler Foundation
RECRUITINGWest Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
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