Shocking discovery: nerve zaps may prevent bladder damage after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT07343583
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of nerves in the leg or lower back can prevent the bladder from becoming overactive after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare two types of nerve stimulation against standard care in 45 adults who had a spinal injury within the last 6 months. The goal is to see if early use of these non-invasive treatments can protect bladder function and reduce the risk of kidney damage.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 45 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. ≥18-65 years of age 2. Injury duration \<6 months 3. Traumatic and non-traumatic SCI; 4. Patients with spinal cord injury above T11 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a cardiac pacemaker 2. Patients with other neurological diseases that may affect neurogenic bladder (Parkinson's disease, polyneuropathy, neurodegenerative disease, cerebrovascular disease, etc.) 3. Patients with structural abnormalities in the genitourinary system (pelvic floor dysfunction, BPH, etc.) 4. Patients with acute urinary tract infection 5. Patients with a history of pelvic fracture associated with SCI 6. Patients using medications that may affect NDO (anticholinergic-sympathomimetic, etc.) 7. Patients who have undergone another neuromodulation technique after injury 8. Patients who have previously undergone pelvic radiation, bladder cancer, or other surgical procedures performed on the bladder that may affect bladder physiology will not be included in the study.
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Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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