Genital nerve stimulation for bowel function after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of the genital nerve can help people with spinal cord injury improve bowel control. If it works, this at-home device could reduce constipation and make bowel care easier and more predictable.
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Who can take part
- You have a traumatic spinal cord injury (from an accident or fall).
- Your injury happened at least 6 months ago.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your injury is at a level T12 or higher (in the upper or middle back) and your damage is classified as AIS A, B, C, or D.
- You have moderate to severe bowel problems (score 14 or more on a standard questionnaire).
- Genital nerve stimulation works for you during a screening test.
- You are not pregnant planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have a cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electrical device that might interfere with the test.
- You are not currently in another functional electrical stimulation research trial.
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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