This trial is enrolling 50 participants undergoing inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation to test the feasibility of pelvic floor muscle training. If included, participants will complete a 6-week pelvic floor muscle training program delivered by a physical therapist 5 times per week during inpatient rehabilitation. Final assessments on feasibility of recruitment and training program and the effect on bowel, bladder, and sexual function will be performed after 8 months.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will complete a 6-week pelvic floor muscle training program delivered by a physical therapist 5 times per week during inpatient rehabilitation. - Final assessments on feasibility of recruitment and training program and the effect on bowel, bladder, and sexual function will be performed after 8 months.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sexual health
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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