Spinal zaps could steady blood pressure in paralyzed patients
NCT ID NCT05725499
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation on the back can help stabilize blood pressure in people with chronic spinal cord injury who experience dizziness or fainting when sitting up. Five participants will have their blood pressure measured while tilted on a table, with and without stimulation. The goal is to find the best spot and settings on the spine to keep blood pressure in a normal range.
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 point toward a non-invasive way to manage dangerous blood pressure drops in people with spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or not last over time.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kessler Foundation
RECRUITINGWest Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
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