Improving Bladder Function in SCI by Neuromodulation

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Conditions studied: Spinal Cord Injury

In brief

This trial will investigate the safety and utility of spinal cord neuromodulation to improve urinary bladder function in the context of spinal cord injury.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02331979

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

24

Starts

2015-09-01

Expected to finish

2027-01-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male 18-45 years;
• At least 1 year post-injury;
• Non-progressive SCI at C2-T8 (non-conus injury);
• Motor Complete ASIA (A or B);
• Neurogenic bladder requiring clean intermittent straight catheterization;
• Able to attend twice weekly testing sessions for 6 months.
• Have intact lower extremity anatomy and able to use lower extremity for assistive standing and stepping.

You may not qualify if…

• History of autonomic dysreflexia;
• Ventilator dependency;
• Musculoskeletal dysfunction, unhealed fracture, pressure ulcer, active infection;
• Clinically significant depression or ongoing drug abuse;
• Received botox injection, or bladder surgery (suprapubic access, Brindley procedure, etc.); 6. Prostatic hypertrophy or bladder outlet disorder;
• Cardiopulmonary disease that precludes lower extremity training or rehabilitation.

Where it is running

• University of California, Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (enrolling)

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