Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether pelvic floor muscle exercises—done while you're in inpatient rehabilitation—can help improve bladder control and urinary function after spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if this type of training is practical and helpful during your hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 19 years old
- You have a spinal cord injury (from trauma or another cause)
- You can voluntarily tighten your anal sphincter muscle
- You have bladder or urinary problems related to your spinal cord injury
- You are currently staying at GF Strong Rehabilitation Center and will remain there for at least 6 weeks after joining the study
- You speak and understand English
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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