No-Needle patch could help spinal injury patients poop
NCT ID NCT06351852
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This early study tested a wireless patch that uses a tiny electric current to push two drugs (neostigmine and glycopyrrolate) through the skin and into the blood. The goal is to help people with spinal cord injury have predictable bowel movements without needles. Only 2 healthy volunteers took part, and the study focused on safety and how the drugs enter the body.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a needle-free way for people with spinal cord injury to manage bowel problems at home.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, tiny study in just 2 healthy people. It only checks safety and drug levels, not whether it actually works for bowel problems.
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Conditions
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Locations
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James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10468, United States