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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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