Below the Belt: Non-invasive Neuromodulation to Treat Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Dysfunction Following Spinal Cord Injury

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the effect of skin surface electrical stimulation (transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation: TSCS) on bladder, bowel, and sexual function, as well as on blood pressure (i.e. autonomic function). Earlier studies showed that spinal cord stimulation with an implanted stimulator promoted recovery in these functions; this trial involves no surgery. Participants will be evaluated over 6 weeks, and then will receive one of two interventions for another 6 weeks: 1) moderate TSCS (2 days/week for 12 intervention sessions); or 2) intensive (5 days/week for 30 intervention sessions). In the 12 weeks after the intervention, there will be another 4 follow-up visits, for a total participation time of 25 weeks.