Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating sacral nerve stimulation for ulcerative colitis treatment

Official title: An Exploratory Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Sacral Nerve Stimulation in Patients

Run by Xijing Hospital · NCT05895981 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new treatment using sacral nerve stimulation can help adults with ulcerative colitis who haven't found relief with standard medications.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorXijing Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 20, 2023
Main results expectedMarch 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedDecember 4, 2025
Trial IDNCT05895981 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis for at least three months and a Mayo score indicating moderate disease severity.

Probably not a fit

Patients with treatment-naive ulcerative colitis or those with acute severe conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This exploratory clinical trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation in patients suffering from ulcerative colitis. The study will involve patients aged 18-65 who have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis for at least three months and have not responded to conventional medical treatments. Participants will be monitored for improvements in their condition using the Mayo score system. The intervention will utilize the G132 system developed by Beijing PINS Medical Co.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with ulcerative colitis who are resistant to standard medical therapies.

How similar studies have gone: While sacral nerve stimulation has been explored in other gastrointestinal conditions, this specific application for ulcerative colitis is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age ≥18 years
* ulcerative colitis diagnosed for at least 3 mouths.
* Mayo score 6-12, Mayo endoscopic score 2-3 points
* resistant to medical treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Treatment-naive ulcerative colitis (no previous treatment)
* Acute severe ulcerative colitis
* Currently taking any biologicals
* Previous surgical treatment or severe colitis at imminent risk of surgery
* infective colitis
* Other systemic diseases
* Pregnancy and lactation

Where it's running

  • Xijing Hospital
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.