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Tiny trial tests electric bike for paralyzed arms

NCT ID NCT07385456

Symptom relief Sponsor: Glasgow Caledonian University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small study tested whether functional electrical stimulation (FES) arm cycling could improve arm strength and function in people with recent spinal cord injury. Six participants with cervical-level injuries cycled with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The study focused on whether this approach is feasible and safe, not on proving it works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) arm cycling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve arm strength and daily function for people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is early-stage research, not a proven treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatient at QENSIU * Cervical level SCI (C8 or above) both complete and incomplete of less than 1 year in duration * Medically stable to engage in physical rehabilitation * Able to maintain seated position in manual or electric wheelchair for 3-4 hours per day * Upper Extremity Motor Score below 30/50 on the ISNCSCI Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years old * Unable to understand English (written and spoken) * Uncontrolled Autonomic Dysreflexia * Uncontrolled epilepsy * Pregnant * Current cancer diagnosis * Pacemaker in situ * Any upper limb injuries that may prevent participation in upper limb cycling e.g. arm fracture or open wound * Taking part in another rehabilitation SCI trial that involves training of the upper limb

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

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Spinal cord injuries (SCI) Upper limb function

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

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