Nerve stimulation for bladder control after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if stimulating nerves in the lower back or ankle can help improve bladder function in people who have a recent spinal cord injury above the T11 vertebra (mid-back). It aims to find a new way to manage bladder problems without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- Your spinal cord injury happened less than 6 months ago
- Your injury is at or above the T11 level (mid-back)
- You do not have a cardiac pacemaker
- You do not have other nerve conditions like Parkinson's disease or a stroke
- You do not have a current urinary tract infection
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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