Zapping butt muscles may improve sitting for spinal injury patients
NCT ID NCT02265042
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether daily electrical stimulation of the buttock muscles can help people with chronic spinal cord injury. Over six months, 30 participants received 35-minute stimulation sessions each day. Researchers measured changes in muscle size and sitting pressure to see if the treatment could improve comfort and health.
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Swiss Paraplegic Centre
Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland
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