Spinal stimulation without surgery shows promise for spasticity relief

NCT ID NCT03815721

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a device that sends electrical stimulation through the skin to the spinal cord, aiming to reduce muscle spasticity and improve movement in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Twelve participants received repeated sessions of the stimulation. The goal was to see if the benefits could last beyond the treatment period. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available.

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, home-based way to reduce muscle spasticity and improve movement for people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 12 participants, so results are limited. The effects may not last or work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Muscle Spasticity spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPASTICITY, MUSCLE SPINAL CORD INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Swiss Paraplegic Centre

Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland

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