Electrical Stimulation Device for Neurogenic Bladder
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Urinary incontinence, bladder frequency, and bladder urgency are significant medical problems for people with overactive bladder (OAB) or neurogenic bladder overactivity (NDO). Affected individuals typically experience reflex bladder contractions in response to bladder filling at low volumes, resulting in urinary incontinence and decreased bladder capacity. This project will advance a new device for administering noninvasive electrical stimulation in order to improve bladder control.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Dennis Bourbeau, PhD
Principal Investigator
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for men who have bladder control problems due to spinal cord injury (SCI) or neurogenic bladder. Participants should be adults with symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, or incontinence caused by nerve-related bladder issues.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Noninvasive electrical stimulation device to improve bladder control
Trial Overview
The study is testing a new noninvasive device that uses electrical stimulation on the body to help improve bladder control in men with SCI or neurogenic bladder. The goal is to reduce urinary accidents and increase how much the bladder can hold.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Study participants will don the device at the beginning of the experiment session. An initial clinical urodynamics test will be performed to confirm that the participant has neurogenic bladder. The investigators will select stimulation parameters that effectively inhibit reflexive bladder contractions. Serial cystometrograms will then be conducted. Each fill will be conducted either 1) without stimulation (control runs) or 2) with stimulation.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor
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