Cold vs. spinal stimulation for bladder and erection problems after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two non-drug treatments—cold therapy and spinal cord stimulation—to see which better helps men with spinal cord injuries improve bladder control and erectile function.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 25 and 55 years old.
- You have had a spinal cord injury in your chest or lower back for at least 6 months.
- You have trouble getting or keeping an erection (score of 21 or less on a standard questionnaire).
- You have some loss of bladder control (leak urine).
- You are medically stable and can attend study sessions.
- You have not had bladder or prostate surgery in the last year, do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, and are not taking medications that affect sexual or urinary function.
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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