Nerve zapping + exercise shows promise for spinal injury recovery
NCT ID NCT06351111
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve while doing rehabilitation exercises can help people with chronic spinal cord injury regain movement and sensation. Twenty participants who completed an earlier trial will receive active VNS paired with exercises targeting the upper limb, lower limb, bladder control, or sensory function. The main goal is to check safety, with secondary goals of measuring improvements in hand function and strength.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a way to improve hand, leg, bladder, and sensory function in people with chronic spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage extension study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device also carries risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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Texas Biomedical Device Center
Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States