Spinal stimulation device aims to restore bladder control in paralyzed patients

NCT ID NCT02331979

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether electromagnetic stimulation can safely improve bladder function in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will enroll 24 men with complete motor paralysis who have used catheters for at least a year. Participants will receive non-invasive stimulation over several months to see if it increases urine flow and volume.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Electromagnetic stimulation device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a non-invasive way to improve bladder control and reduce catheter use in people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants. It focuses on safety and feasibility, so results may not apply broadly, and the device may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, Los Angeles
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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