This trial is enrolling 74 individuals with spinal cord injury to test the effect of ultrasound-guided urethral balloon dilation on bladder function. Ultrasound-guided urethral balloon dilation is a procedure that uses real-time imaging and a small balloon to gently stretch the urethral muscles and potentially improve urination. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either urethral balloon dilation combined with conventional rehabilitation, or conventional rehabilitation alone for 1–2 weeks. Final testing of bladder function will be performed after 3 weeks.
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- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ultrasound-guided urethral balloon dilation combined with conventional rehabilitation or conventional rehabilitation alone for 1–2 weeks. - Ultrasound-guided urethral balloon dilation is a procedure that uses real-time imaging and a small balloon to gently stretch the urethral muscles and support urination. - In both groups participants will maintain a detailed micturition diary and undergo daily ultrasound measurements of residual urine volume before and after the intervention. - Final testing of bladder function will be performed after 3 weeks.
Main benefits
Bladder health/function
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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