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Spinal stimulation may help bladder and blood pressure after injury

NCT ID NCT04193709

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Louisville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how spinal cord epidural stimulation affects bladder, bowel, and blood pressure control in 61 adults with spinal cord injury. Researchers monitored participants in a lab and at home to understand autonomic dysreflexia and test stimulation as a therapy. The goal was to improve daily function and quality of life.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

61 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2021

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Arm 1 Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age; * AIS A to D; * Neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction; * Stable medical condition Arm 2 Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age; * AIS A to D; * Neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction; * Use of intermittent catheterization for bladder emptying; * Prior implantation of a Medtronic scES array Arms 1 and 2 Exclusion Criteria: * Prior Botox injections of the bladder and/or bladder augmentation surgery; * Colostomy bag, * Ventilator dependent; * Any implanted pump (i.e. Baclofen pump, pain pump, etc.); * Pregnant at the time of enrollment or planning to become pregnant during the time course of the study

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Conditions

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autonomic dysreflexia Fecal Incontinence hypertensive disorder neurogenic bowel spinal cord injury Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autonomic dysreflexia Blood pressure Bowel incontinence Urinary bladder, neurogenic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Louisville

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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