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Electrical Stimulation
Genital Nerve Stimulation for Neurogenic Bladder
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Waitlist Available
Led By Kenneth J. Gustafson, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
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Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up collected over 24 months
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Study Summary
This trial will test a "bladder pacemaker" to see if it can help Veterans with SCI who have incontinence and other bladder problems.
Eligible Conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ collected over 24 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~collected over 24 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Incontinence
Secondary outcome measures
Bladder Capacity
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Genital Nerve StimulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Study participants in this arm will use take-home genital nerve stimulation for 24+ months in order to assess its effectiveness at decreasing urinary incontinence. In order to set effective genital nerve stimulation parameters, study participants will undergo clinical urodynamics every 6 months in which sensitivity to and tolerance of electrical stimulation are assessed.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,586 Total Patients Enrolled
Syracuse VA Medical CenterFED
13 Previous Clinical Trials
1,152 Total Patients Enrolled
Kenneth J. Gustafson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorLouis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are pregnant.You must be able to speak English.You must have been diagnosed with spinal cord injury, stroke or multiple sclerosis at least 6 months ago.You have open wounds on your penis.You do not have any neurological problems.You have a condition called suprasacral neurogenic bladder that occurs after a spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis.You have serious injury, damage, or narrowing in your urethra.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Genital Nerve Stimulation
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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.
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