This clinical trial aims to assess the preliminary safety and efficacy of Epidural Electrical Stimulation (EES) therapy in managing lower urinary tract dysfunction in individuals with sub-acute or chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The study evaluates the therapy's potential to improve urinary function and prevent neurogenic detrusor overactivity, ultimately seeking to enhance quality of life for individuals with SCI.
Age 18 or older;
Must provide and sign the Informed Consent Form prior to any study-related procedures;
Spinal cord injury lesion level above T11 (inclusive);
SCI graded as AIS- B, C or D;
Botulinum toxin vesical injections in the previous 6 months;
Presence of non-pharmacological treatments for lower urinary tract dysfunction (e.g. sacral nerve stimulation);
Does have or needs a suprapubic catheter or bladder indwelling catheter;
Presence of upper urinary tract dilatation or bladder or renal stones;
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Lead sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Sponsor institution