Predicting bladder control problems from leg stiffness after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether stiffness in the lower legs can predict bladder control problems in people with spinal cord injuries. If you have a spinal cord injury and bladder issues, participating may help researchers understand how these two are connected.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have a spinal cord injury confirmed by an imaging test (CT or MRI).
- The injury must be in the upper part of the spinal cord (above the sacral area).
- You must have medical records that include a neurological exam, a leg stiffness assessment, and a bladder function test.
- The leg stiffness test and the bladder function test must have been done within 2 weeks of each other.
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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