Efficacy of Sacral Nerve Modulation on Urinary and Defecation Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury:A Prospective, Single-arm Study
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term efficacy of sacral nerve modulation surgery in the treatment of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction caused by incomplete spinal cord injury, as well as its preventive effect on complications of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. We will use urodynamic examination results such as maximum bladder capacity and detrusor leak point pressure, combined with renal function and urinary ultrasound results, as our evaluation indicators. Follow up evaluations will be conducted at 6 and 12 months after permanent implantation, and periodic comparisons will be made with baseline data to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness and safety of sacral nerve regulation surgery.
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Started Dec 2023
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
December 1, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 11, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 14, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2025
CompletedAugust 14, 2024
August 1, 2024
2 years
August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
urodynamics
To examine function of bladder
3,6,12 month
renal function
To examine function of kidney
3,6,12 month
Urinary ultrasound
morphological change of urinary system
3,6,12 month
Study Arms (1)
SNM group
After screening according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the subjects were enrolled in the study. The sacral nerve regulation treatment was divided into two phases. Phase I was the testing phase, during which sacral nerve stimulation electrode component implantation was performed. After electrode implantation, testing was conducted for 2-4 weeks. According to the urine diary and scale scores, if the symptoms improved by ≥ 50%, or if the patient requested to continue with phase II and was evaluated by the researcher as suitable for implantation, phase II (permanent implantation phase) treatment was performed, and sacral nerve stimulation pulse generator component implantation was performed.During the trial period, all patients in the intervention group received routine care for neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, including regular clean interval catheterization (CIC), in addition to sacral nerve regulation therapy
Interventions
After screening according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the subjects were enrolled in the study. The sacral nerve regulation treatment was divided into two phases. Phase I was the testing phase, during which the sacral nerve stimulation electrode component was implanted. After the electrode was implanted, it was tested for 2-4 weeks. According to the urine diary and scale scores, if the symptoms improved by ≥ 50%, or if the patient requested to continue with Phase II and was evaluated by the researcher as suitable for implantation, Phase II (permanent implantation phase) treatment was performed, during which the sacral nerve stimulation pulse generator component was implanted
Eligibility Criteria
The subjects were patients from Qilu Hospital, Shandong University.Recruitment process for research subjects:(1) Preliminary screening of patients based on admission and exclusion criteria;(2) Promote clinical trials to potential participants;(3) The assistant shall compile and organize the basic information and intention to participate in the trial of personnel who meet the recruitment requirements, inform them of the procedures for participating in the trial, and arrange for the recruitment of candidates to participate in the trial screening;(4) Researchers will further screen the recruited subjects according to the requirements of the experimental plan, and those who meet the requirements will be assigned to the group and included in the normal experimental procedure; For those that do not meet the requirements, notify the assistant to handle subsequent matters, such as explaining the work, distributing transportation subsidies, etc
You may qualify if:
- Age over 18 years old, gender not limited
- Diagnosed with urinary and defecation dysfunction caused by spinal cord injury
- Urodynamic examination suggests bladder dysfunction
- ASIA spinal cord injury classification: B, C, or D
- Safe bladder capacity\>100ml
- Patients who can undergo sacral nerve regulation surgery after evaluation
- If you plan not to combine medication during the study period, you need to stop taking the medication for at least 7 days before the screening period. If you plan to continue drug treatment during the study period, you need to maintain the same dosage or stop taking the medication after evaluation by a doctor.
- Voluntarily participate in this clinical study, and the subjects sign a written informed consent form before the start of the study.
- After testing treatment, if any of the following conditions are met, permanent implantation of a sacral nerve stimulator is feasible① The average daily frequency of urination during the last 3 days of experiential therapy decreased by ≥ 50% compared to baseline;② The average urinary urgency score for the last 3 days of experiential therapy decreased by ≥ 50% compared to baseline; ③ The number of urinary incontinence episodes in the last 3 days of experiential therapy decreased by ≥ 50% compared to baseline;④ The average urine output per session during the last 3 days of experiential therapy increased by ≥ 50% compared to baseline;⑤ The patient requires permanent implantation due to improvement in intestinal and sexual function, and after evaluation by the researcher, can undergo phase II treatment
You may not qualify if:
- Other causes of lower urinary tract dysfunction cannot be ruled out, or other diseases that may lead to lower urinary tract dysfunction cannot be ruled out
- Pregnant women, lactating women, women of childbearing age who plan to conceive or have no safe contraceptive measures during the study period
- Patients with mental and cognitive impairments, as well as those who are unable to cooperate with the experimental process
- Patients with untreated infections, coagulation disorders, malignant tumors, and other serious illnesses
- Individuals who have undergone other relevant surgical treatments within 3 months prior to enrollment (including but not limited to bladder wall injection of botulinum toxin type A), or have participated in other clinical trials
- Other situations that researchers consider inappropriate to participate in the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Jinan, Shandong, China
Related Publications (3)
Jazayeri SB, Maroufi SF, Mohammadi E, Dabbagh Ohadi MA, Hagen EM, Chalangari M, Jazayeri SB, Safdarian M, Zadegan SA, Ghodsi Z, Rahimi-Movaghar V. Incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury worldwide: A systematic review, data integration, and update. World Neurosurg X. 2023 Feb 1;18:100171. doi: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2023.100171. eCollection 2023 Apr.
PMID: 36910686BACKGROUNDQuadri SA, Farooqui M, Ikram A, Zafar A, Khan MA, Suriya SS, Claus CF, Fiani B, Rahman M, Ramachandran A, Armstrong IIT, Taqi MA, Mortazavi MM. Recent update on basic mechanisms of spinal cord injury. Neurosurg Rev. 2020 Apr;43(2):425-441. doi: 10.1007/s10143-018-1008-3. Epub 2018 Jul 11.
PMID: 29998371BACKGROUNDRedshaw JD, Lenherr SM, Elliott SP, Stoffel JT, Rosenbluth JP, Presson AP, Myers JB; Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (NBRG.org). Protocol for a randomized clinical trial investigating early sacral nerve stimulation as an adjunct to standard neurogenic bladder management following acute spinal cord injury. BMC Urol. 2018 Aug 29;18(1):72. doi: 10.1186/s12894-018-0383-y.
PMID: 30157824BACKGROUND
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Lipeng Chen, Dortor
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- RETROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 11, 2024
First Posted
August 14, 2024
Study Start
December 1, 2023
Primary Completion
December 1, 2025
Study Completion
December 31, 2025
Last Updated
August 14, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-08