Shocking bones back to health: electrical zaps and vitamin d show promise for spinal injury patients
NCT ID NCT05008484
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at whether combining electrical muscle stimulation with vitamin D pills could improve bone health in veterans with long-term spinal cord injury. Six participants received the treatment over 9 months, and researchers measured changes in bone structure using MRI and bone density scans. The goal was to find a way to prevent the bone loss and fractures that often happen after spinal cord injury.
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Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA
Richmond, Virginia, 23249-0001, United States
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