This trial is enrolling 20 individuals with chronic spinal cord injury above the sacral area and who have overactive bladder function to test the effect of epidural spinal cord stimulation (eSCS) combined with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on bladder function. eSCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with implanted electrodes placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo implantation of eSCS electrodes (Phase I) and will use eSCS at home for 12 weeks combined with PFMT (Phase II). Final testing of bladder function will be performed after 40 weeks.
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo implantation of epidural spinal cord stimulation (eSCS) electrodes and will use eSCS at home for 12 weeks alongside pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). - eSCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. - Final testing of bladder function will be performed after 40 weeks.
Main benefits
Bladder health/function
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Bowel health
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sensory function
Sexual health
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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