Status:
COMPLETED
Chronic Electrical Stimulation to Reduce Bladder Hyperreflexia
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Collaborating Sponsors:
Syracuse VA Medical Center
Conditions:
Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Bladder spasms after spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in incontinence, urinary tract infections, kidney damage, trigger dangerous increases in blood pressure and decrease independence and quality o...
Detailed Description
The clinical problem of neurogenic detrusor overactivity (bladder hyper-reflexia) is among the most serious problems encountered by Veterans with neurologic injuries such as spinal cord injury (SCI). ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Suprasacral neurogenic bladder following spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis
- Neurologically stable
- Skeletally mature, over 18 years of age.
- Reflex bladder contractions confirmed by cystometrogram
- At least six (6) months post spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis diagnosis
- Able to understand and comply with study requirements
- Able to understand and give informed consent
Exclusion
- Active sepsis
- Open pressure sores on penis
- Significant trauma, erosion or stricture of the urethra
- Pregnancy
- Individuals who do not speak English.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
17 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03472599
Start Date
November 1 2019
End Date
September 30 2023
Last Update
October 25 2023
Active Locations (2)
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1
Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York, United States, 13210
2
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106-1702