Cold therapy vs. spine stimulation for sexual and bladder function after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two non-invasive treatments—cold therapy and electrical stimulation along the spine—to see which one better improves erectile function and bladder control in men with spinal cord injury.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 25 and 55 years old
- You have a spinal cord injury in your chest or lower back that happened at least 6 months ago
- You have trouble getting or keeping an erection (score of 21 or less on a standard questionnaire)
- You leak urine or cannot control your bladder
- You are generally healthy enough to attend study sessions
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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