Epidural stimulation + Bladder Capacity Training for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether epidural stimulation can help people with spinal cord injuries walk and improve their bladder function.
- Spinal Cord Injury
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
2 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 80 sessions, approximately 3 months
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Locomotion
1 of 2
Bladder+Locomotion
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
16 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Epidural stimulation + Bladder Capacity Training · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 65 · All Participants · 10 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
| Illinois | 50.0% |
| Florida | 50.0% |
How old are they?
| 18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
| Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Center - University of Louisville | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Met criteria | 100.0% |
Why did patients apply to this trial?
- "I have a c-5 injury and I am just starting to move my lower leg muscles"
How many prior treatments have patients received?
| 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants are actively engaged in this research project?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website shows that this medical experiment, which was initially posted on April 4th 2022, is actively looking for volunteers. Approximately 16 individuals are required to be recruited from a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What are the criteria for eligibility to participate in this research?
"This medical trial is in need of 16 volunteers between the ages 18-65 who have experienced a spinal cord injury. To qualify, applicants must meet all the following criteria: be aged at least 18 years old; possess an unchanging SCI status; maintain stable health condition; lack independent standing or stepping capability; unable to move lower leg joints voluntarily; no current anti-spasticity medication regimen within the past six months; bladder dysfunction as a consequence of their SCI diagnosis; level of affliction should lie between T1 and T10 on vertebral column scale, with less than one year elapsed since initial onset." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there any slots left for participation in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. According to information present on clinicaltrials.gov, the investigation initially went live on April 4th 2022 and is currently looking for 16 participants from one medical facility." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is this study open to participants aged 75 and older?
"In order to be accepted in this clinical study, prospective participants must have reached the age of majority and not exceed 65 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor