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Cold vs. Paraspinal Stimulation for Erectile and Urinary Function in SCI Patients
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study is being conducted to compare the effects of two simple treatments-cold therapy and electrical stimulation applied to the lower back-on sexual function and urinary control in men with spinal cord injury (SCI). Many individuals with SCI experience difficulties with erection and urinary leakage, which can negatively affect their quality of life. In this study, participants will be assigned to receive either cold stimulation (using ice massage) or electrical stimulation over the spine. Each treatment will be applied three times a week for four weeks. The study will measure improvements in erectile function using a questionnaire called SHIM (Sexual Health Inventory for Men), and urinary control using a short-form urinary incontinence questionnaire. The goal is to identify which treatment provides better results, is more comfortable for patients, and can be safely used as part of rehabilitation in clinical settings.
Official title: A Comparative Study of Cold and Paraspinal Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
25 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2025-10-10
Last Updated
2025-08-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cold Stimulation
Ice massage using circular movements over the suprapubic and inner thigh areas to stimulate sensory afferents. Each session lasted 20 minutes, delivered 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
Paraspinal Electrical Stimulation
Surface electrodes applied bilaterally to the T12-L2 region. Parameters: 20 Hz frequency, 200 µs pulse width, intensity set below motor threshold. Sessions were administered 3 times per week for 4 weeks.