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Vibrant Capsule for Spinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction
Recruiting
Pilot Trial of the Vibrant Capsule for Spinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction
Who can join
Ages 21 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) of more than one year. * Stable neurological level and function of SCI for at least six months. * Consistent bowel program without changes for at least 3 months. * At least one scheduled bowel movement (BM) every three days. * Use of digital stimulation, suppositories, enemas, or mini enemas, as part of the scheduled bowel program. * Use of oral medications as part of the bowel program. Exclusion Criteria: * Bowel incontinence occurring more than once per week. * Non-English-speaking individuals. * History of bowel obstruction, ileus, diverticulitis, or bowel surgery for a disease (appendix removal is ok). * Persistent autonomic dysreflexia (AD) triggered by bowel movements. * Recent changes to spasticity medications within the past month. * History of significant gastrointestinal disorders * History of Zenker's diverticulum * Dysphagia * Esophageal stricture * Eosinophilic esophagitis or achalasia * Pregnancy. * Presence of implanted devices that could be affected by proximity to a direct current magnetic field.
About the study
The goal of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of Vibrant capsules in spinal cord injury patients with neurogenic bowel.
What is being tested
- Vibrant Capsule (device)
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Participants: 12 · Started: Jan 6, 2026
Contact the study team
- Argyrios Stampas, MD · Phone: 7127975938
- Danira Garcia Gutierrez, BS · Phone: 7137977133
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07213986
Locations in the U.S.
| Texas | TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.