Sildenafil to reduce urine leaks after spinal cord injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies whether sildenafil (a prescription pill) can lessen urinary incontinence in adults with spinal cord injuries. If it works, it may reduce the number of urine leakage episodes each week.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18–75 years old and have a spinal cord injury
- You have urinary incontinence with at least 3 urine leakage episodes per week
- You have recent bladder testing results (urodynamics) from the past 3 years, or you can do it before the first study visit
- You can follow the trial plan and attend study visits as required
- You can give written informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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