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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neurogenic Bowel Due to Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a certain type of spinal cord stimulation can help improve bowel function for people with spinal cord injuries, which often leads to impaired quality of life.
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- You have a colostomy bag.I have heart or bowel problems not caused by my spinal cord injury.I am 18 years old or older.My health condition is stable.My spinal cord injury is not getting worse.I rely on a machine to help me breathe.I have a painful bone/joint issue, unhealed break, or pressure sore that hasn't been treated.I experience significant issues with my blood pressure, including sudden drops or extreme variability.I cannot stand up on my own.I cannot move all the joints in my legs on my own.It has been over 2 years since my injury.You are currently using nicotine.You have a mental health condition that is not being treated, or you are currently abusing drugs.I have bowel problems due to a spinal cord injury.You have a pump implanted in your body for medication or pain management.
- Group 1: Epidural stimulation for blood pressure without stand
- Group 2: Epidural stimulation for trunk and core without stand
- Group 3: Epidural stimulation for blood pressure with stand
- Group 4: Epidural stimulation for trunk and core with stand
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this trial accept participants over the age of 50?
"The study mandates that patients enrolled have to be between 18 and 75 years old. There are 39 studies for minors, and an additional 309 trials available for those over the age of 65."
What is the current capacity for participants in this research?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that recruitment for this medical trial began on September 15th 2018 and was last modified on May 10th 2022. 36 patients must be recruited from 2 different sites to participate in the study."
What are the requisite qualifications to be eligible for this clinical trial?
"Aspiring participants must meet two prerequisites: they should have neurogenic bowel and be between 18-75 years of age. A total of 36 patients are being accepted for this clinical trial."
Are there any current openings to join this experiment?
"This medical trial is actively recruiting patients, with the initial posting occurring on September 15th 2018 and the most recent update taking place on May 10th 2022."
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