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Exploring the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Function in People With Spinal Cord Injury
Led by University of British Columbia · Updated on 2026-05-08
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
95 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this trial is to learn about the feasibility and benefits of delivering a pelvic floor muscle training program to people with motor-incomplete spinal cord injury. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. To evaluate the feasibility of delivering a pelvic floor muscle training program to people with spinal cord injury. The investigators will examine recruitment rate, compliance and adherence to the intervention and other study protocols, adverse events, and participant perspectives of the study protocols. 2. To explore the potential effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor, bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Participants will be asked to complete a pelvic floor muscle training program for 3 months. At the beginning, middle, and end of the program, researchers will conduct a series of tests to determine the feasibility and potential effectiveness of this program.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exploring the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Function in People With Spinal Cord Injury
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Are at least 19 years of age.
- Have a non-progressive, motor-incomplete spinal cord injury at or above the T12 neurological level that occurred at least 12 months ago.
- Experience bladder, bowel, and/or sexual dysfunction symptoms caused by the spinal cord injury.
- Have stable management of spinal cord-related secondary health issues such as spasticity or neuropathic pain.
- Are able to speak and understand English.
You will not qualify if you...
- Are currently pregnant, have been pregnant within the past 6 months, or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
- Have had urogenital surgery within the past 12 months.
- Have received Botox bladder injections within the past 4 weeks or expect to receive them in the next 6 months.
- Have severe medical conditions that might affect participation, including pressure sores, cardiovascular disease, or unmanaged diabetes.
- Have permanent metal fixtures in the head (excluding dental fillings), pacemakers, stimulators, or implanted medication pumps.
- Have a history of seizures, take medications that lower seizure threshold, or experience recurring headaches.
- Have any condition that makes exercise unsafe.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z1M9
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Research Team
A
Alison Williams
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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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