Wearable device for bowel control after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a wearable device that uses mild electrical pulses to help manage bowel function in people with spinal cord injury. It aims to improve control and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury (from an accident or other cause).
- Your injury is at or above the lower back (T12 vertebra).
- Your injury is classified as sensory incomplete (AIS B, C, or D).
- Your injury happened at least 6 months ago.
- You have trouble with bowel control due to your injury.
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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