Spinal cord stimulation for bowel care after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin over your spinal cord can help improve bowel function after a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you may try a non-invasive treatment that could make bowel care easier and more predictable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury at or above the T10 level (around the middle of your back).
- Your injury is 'motor complete' (no voluntary movement below the injury level).
- You are 16 years of age or older.
- It has been at least 3 months since your injury.
- You are willing to have your bowel care routine stay the same for one week before the study.
- You have a regular bowel care routine at least every other day.
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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