RecruitingSpinal Cord Injury
Improving Bladder Function in SCI by Neuromodulation
Eligible age
18–45 yrs
Accepts
Men
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This trial will investigate the safety and utility of spinal cord neuromodulation to improve urinary bladder function in the context of spinal cord injury.
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 1. Male 18-45 years;
- ✓ 2. At least 1 year post-injury;
- ✓ 3. Non-progressive SCI at C2-T8 (non-conus injury);
- ✓ 4. Motor Complete ASIA (A or B);
- ✓ 5. Neurogenic bladder requiring clean intermittent straight catheterization;
- ✓ 6. Able to attend twice weekly testing sessions for 6 months.
- ✓ 7. Have intact lower extremity anatomy and able to use lower extremity for assistive standing and stepping.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 1. History of autonomic dysreflexia;
- ✕ 2. Ventilator dependency;
- ✕ 3. Musculoskeletal dysfunction, unhealed fracture, pressure ulcer, active infection;
- ✕ 4. Clinically significant depression or ongoing drug abuse;
- ✕ 5. Received botox injection, or bladder surgery (suprapubic access, Brindley procedure, etc.); 6. Prostatic hypertrophy or bladder outlet disorder;
- ✕ 7\. Cardiopulmonary disease that precludes lower extremity training or rehabilitation.
Where it's recruiting
California
Los Angeles
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT02331979 · last updated 2026-02-13