This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries above the sacral level to test the effect of skin-surface (transcutaneous) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in combination with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on bladder function. If included, participants will undergo either: 1) 8 weeks of at home PFMT; or 2) 8 weeks of standard care without PFMT. All participants will then undergo one session of SCS. All participants will undergo testing of bladder, bowel, sexual function, pelvic floor function, urodynamics, and quality of life (via questionnaire) before the intervention and again at weeks 8 and 14 of the trial.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo either 1) 8-weeks of at home PFMT or 2) 8-weeks standard of care without PFMT. - Then all participants will undergo one SCS session. - All participants will undergo testing of bladder, bowel, sexual function, quality of life questionnaires, pelvic floor assessments and urodynamics before the intervention and at weeks 8 and 14 of the trial.
Main benefits
Bladder health/function
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sexual health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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