Shocking bladder trouble away: nerve zap trial for spinal injury patients
NCT ID NCT03965299
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests whether a daily 30-minute nerve stimulation (TTNS) can prevent bladder overactivity that can damage kidneys after spinal cord injury. 114 patients with acute spinal injury will receive either real or sham stimulation for 6-9 weeks. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces dangerous bladder pressure and the need for medications or Botox injections.
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Department of Neuro-Urology, Spinal Cord Injury Centre & Research, Balgrist University Hospital
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
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REHAB Basel
RECRUITINGBasel, Switzerland
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Spinal Cord Injury Department, Clinique romande de réadaption
RECRUITINGSion, Switzerland
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Swiss Paraplegic Centre
RECRUITINGNottwil, Switzerland
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to prevent serious bladder damage after spinal cord injury, reducing the need for medications or injections.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial testing a prevention approach; the effect may be small or not work for everyone. The treatment requires daily sessions for weeks, which may be burdensome.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.