RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05380661

Heart Rate Variability and Anxiety During Urinary Bladder Catheterization

Heart Rate Variability During Urinary Bladder Catheterization in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: Anxiety Versus Sensory Discomfort

Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injuries Autonomic Dysreflexia Anxiety State Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic Catheter Complications

Summary

This is a prospective, randomised study investigating the physical and psychological experience of intermittent catheterization in adult individuals following spinal cord injury (SCI).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is measuring heart rate variability and anxiety levels in people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) during bladder catheterization — a common but often distressing procedure — to better understand and potentially reduce anxiety during the process. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 70 years old - You have a chronic traumatic spinal cord injury (complete or incomplete) - You are at least 1 year post-injury and at least 6 months past any spinal surgery - You perform intermittent catheterization to manage your bladder - You can communicate in English or with an interpreter **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a current urinary tract infection or bladder inflammation - You cannot safely perform intermittent catheterization - You are unwilling or unable to complete study questionnaires Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDURESelf-catheterization

Participants will perform self-catheterization, following the same routine for intermittent catheterization at home

PROCEDURECatheterization performed by urology nurse, participant blinded to time of procedure

Participant will undergo procedure to completely empty bladder; Participant in supine position, and resting blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded for period of 5 minutes prior to catheterization; Perineum and genital areas will be draped and they will be not aware about exact timing of catheterization Catheterization will be conducted following standard clinic procedure by experience urology nurse.

PROCEDURECatheterization performed by urology nurse, participant aware of time of procedure

Participant will undergo procedure to completely empty bladder; Participant in supine position, and resting BP and HR will be recorded for period of 5 minutes prior to catheterization; Perineum and genital areas will be visible to participant and they will be fully aware about exact timing of catheterization Catheterization will be conducted following standard clinic procedure by experience urology nurse.