Restoring Bladder Function by Spinal Cord Neuromodulation in SCI

Abstract

We are submitting our Annual progress report for our grant entitled Restoring Bladder Function by Spinal Cord Neuromodulation in SCI (SC103209).Over the last year, we have initiated and completed the pilot study on five nave subjects and their follow-up and started to delineate the best magnetic stimulating parameter for restoring bladder function in SCI patients. As you will see in the report, we have noticed a significant difference between high frequency and low frequency magnetic stimulations in order to restoring urinary functions in SCI individuals. This also correlates with some electrophsiological findings. In the upcoming year, we are planning on enrolling more subjects to continue testing our hypothesis and complete the pilot phase of the study. As you can appreciate from the progress report, we remain on time to accomplish the tasks set forth in the study. We believe this study will yield important information to restore bladder function in SCI patients that will make a dramatic impact on the lives of those living with SCI.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1033646

Entities

People

  • Daniel Lu

Organizations

  • University of California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Drug Abuse
  • Embryos
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neurons
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Stem Cells

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology