Shocking bladder trouble away: nerve zap trial for spinal injury patients

NCT ID NCT03965299

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily 30-minute nerve stimulation (TTNS) can prevent bladder overactivity that can damage kidneys after spinal cord injury. 114 patients with acute spinal injury will receive either real or sham stimulation for 6-9 weeks. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces dangerous bladder pressure and the need for medications or Botox injections.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to prevent serious bladder damage after spinal cord injury, reducing the need for medications or injections.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-sized trial testing a prevention approach; the effect may be small or not work for everyone. The treatment requires daily sessions for weeks, which may be burdensome.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

paraplegia quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPINAL CORD INJURY, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Neuro-Urology, Spinal Cord Injury Centre & Research, Balgrist University Hospital
RECRUITING

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
REHAB Basel
RECRUITING

Basel, Switzerland
Spinal Cord Injury Department, Clinique romande de réadaption
RECRUITING

Sion, Switzerland
Swiss Paraplegic Centre
RECRUITING

Nottwil, Switzerland

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