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Combined Tibial Nerve Stimulation and Standing for People With SCI
Led by University of British Columbia · Updated on 2026-04-08
12
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
64 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor
T
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how sensory inputs from the lower leg can influence pelvic floor muscle function and urogential function in adults with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What is the modulatory role of load and posture on reflex activation of the pelvic floor muscles in participants with SCI? 2. What is the feasibility of combining tibial neuromodulation with standing therapy in participants with SCI? 3. What are the potential effects of combined tibial neuromodulation and standing therapy on reflex excitability and urogential symptoms and quality of life in people with SCI? Participants will be asked complete a series of assessments (questionnaires, electrophysiological testing) before and after a 12-week intervention of combined standing and tibial nerve stimulation therapy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Combined Tibial Nerve Stimulation and Standing for People With SCI
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- At least 19 years of age
- Have a spinal cord injury between C7 and T10 that occurred at least 12 months ago
- Have a motor-complete or incomplete spinal cord injury (AIS A, B, C, or D)
- Have symptoms of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
- Meet the manufacturer requirements for standing frame use (evaluated by the research team)
- Are able to speak and understand English
You will not qualify if you...
- Have changed your bladder management program in the past month
- Have received an injection of Botulinum toxin-A in any lower urinary tract structure in the past 2 weeks or plan to during the study
- Have a non-stable spinal cord injury, such as from a spinal tumor
- Have signs of lower motor neuron injury, like cauda equina syndrome
- Have neurological injuries other than spinal cord injury
- Have an implanted metallic or electronic device, such as a pacemaker or nerve stimulator
- Have a condition that makes exercise or transcutaneous stimulation unsafe
- Have a severe acute medical issue that could affect participation, including urinary tract infections, pressure sores, musculoskeletal injury, or uncontrolled blood pressure
- Are currently pregnant or have given birth within the past 12 months
- Use walking as your main method of moving around at home and in the community
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
ICORD
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 1M0
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Y
Yao Sun, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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