This trial is enrolling 30 male participants with chronic spinal cord injury to compare the effects of cold stimulation (ice massage) versus transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) on sexual and urninary function. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks of either an ice massage applied to the suprapubic and inner thigh region for 20 minutes per session, or 30 minutes of tSS. Final testing of sexual annd urinary function will be performed after 4 weeks.
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- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either an ice massage over the suprapubic and inner thigh regions (20 minutes per session) or transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) over the T12–L2 paraspinal region (30 minutes per session). - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Sessions will take place 3 times per week for 4 weeks. - Final testing of sexual and urinary function will be performed after 4 weeks.
Main benefits
Sexual health
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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