Spinal zaps may help vets with paralysis boost blood pressure and exercise
NCT ID NCT05664646
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation device placed on the skin over the spine can help veterans with spinal cord injury improve blood pressure, exercise capacity, and body temperature regulation. Twenty veterans with injuries between the neck and upper back will compare active stimulation to a sham (inactive) device during arm cycling and in a cool room. The goal is to see if this simple approach can address common autonomic problems after spinal cord injury.
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 device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to help people with spinal cord injury manage blood pressure, exercise longer, and regulate body temperature.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 20 veterans, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be modest or not work at all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
The Bronx, New York, 10468-3904, United States
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