This trial is enrolling 10 participants with chronic spinal cord injury to test the effect of epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on bladder and bowel function. Epidural SCS is an invasive technique that uses an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo surgery to implant SCS electrodes, followed by optimization of stimulation settings and rehabilitation training over a 6-month period. Final testing of bladder and bowel function will be performed after 6 months.
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- Participants will undergo surgery to implant epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) electrodes, followed by optimization of stimulation settings and rehabilitation training over a 6-month period. - Epidural SCS is an invasive technique that uses an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final testing of bladder and bowel function will be performed after 6 months.
Main benefits
Bladder health/function
Additional benefits
Bowel health
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Standing/walking/mobility
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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