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NCT02331979 Improving Bladder Function in SCI by Neuromodulation

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NCT ID NCT02331979
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, Los Angeles
Condition Spinal Cord Injury
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 24 participants
Start Date 2015-09
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Electromagnetic Neuromodulation

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 24 participants in total. It began in 2015-09 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This trial will investigate the safety and utility of spinal cord neuromodulation to improve urinary bladder function in the context of spinal cord injury.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male 18-45 years; 2. At least 1 year post-injury; 3. Non-progressive SCI at C2-T8 (non-conus injury); 4. Motor Complete ASIA (A or B); 5. Neurogenic bladder requiring clean intermittent straight catheterization; 6. Able to attend twice weekly testing sessions for 6 months. 7. Have intact lower extremity anatomy and able to use lower extremity for assistive standing and stepping. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of autonomic dysreflexia; 2. Ventilator dependency; 3. Musculoskeletal dysfunction, unhealed fracture, pressure ulcer, active infection; 4. Clinically significant depression or ongoing drug abuse; 5. Received botox injection, or bladder surgery (suprapubic access, Brindley procedure, etc.); 6. Prostatic hypertrophy or bladder outlet disorder; 7\. Cardiopulmonary disease that precludes lower extremity training or rehabilitation.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Daniel Lu, MD PhD

✉ dclu@mednet.ucla.edu

📞 310-825-4321

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02331979 clinical trial?

This trial is open to male participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Spinal Cord Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02331979 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02331979 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dclu@mednet.ucla.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02331979 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02331979 clinical trial?

NCT02331979 is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.

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