SCI study probes catheter anxiety: heart rate tells the tale

NCT ID NCT05380661

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at how people with spinal cord injury experience bladder catheterization, both physically and emotionally. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels in 22 adults during self-catheterization and when a nurse performed it. The goal was to separate anxiety from sensory discomfort to improve care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Blusson Spinal Cord Centre

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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