Studying How Bladder Filling Speed Affects Autonomic Dysreflexia in People with Spinal Cord Injuries

What this Trial Is About

This research investigates autonomic dysreflexia AD in patients with chronic spinal cord injuries. The study aims to understand how the bladder injection rate during urodynamic tests affects the prevalence and characteristics of AD. Researchers also seek to determine whether bladder expansion or injection speed has a greater impact on AD, considering factors like patient age and bladder pressure. Participants will undergo urodynamic testing using saline solution at body temperature, administered at two different injection rates 10 mLmin and 100 mLmin. The study compares these two speeds to observe differences in AD symptoms and bladder responses. The study is observational and focuses on measuring bladder volume and other related factors immediately after testing. During the study, participants will be monitored for bladder volume, bladder compliance, symptoms of AD, blood pressure, and heart rate right after the urodynamic test. These assessments help evaluate the severity and characteristics of AD related to the injection speeds. The total duration of participation and follow-up details are not specified, but safety monitoring related to blood pressure and urinary tract infections will be part of the evaluation.

Autonomic Dysreflexia in Spinal Cord Injuries: UDS Filling Speed Impact