Robot Assisted Gait Training in Persons With a Spinal Cord Injury

Over the past decade, RAGT has emerged as a promising method for improving ambulation after spinal cord injury (SCI). Early reports of this therapy were very promising, yet a recent study suggested that even though RAGT may improve locomotor ability in the acute SCI population, it appears less functional to more conventional forms of ambulation such as wheelchair propulsion.

What most of these studies have neglected to address, however, is the efficacy of RAGT as a therapeutic exercise intervention for the SCI population. Indeed, persons with SCI lead by definition a sedentary lifestyle. This reduced activity can lead to a variety of secondary health complications, including an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, spasticity, altered muscle composition and reduced joint range of motion (ROM), increased risk for pressure sores, reduced bone mineral density, increased risk for osteoporosis, and bladder and bowel dysfunction. In addition, psychological components such as body image, self-esteem, self-efficacy, psychological well-being and quality of life in general may be affected.

Consequently, before RAGT is dismissed as an expensive but perhaps not superior alternative to conventional rehabilitation strategies after SCI, the potential effect of this therapy on a variety of health-related outcomes needs to be considered, and the potential physiological and psychological benefits associated with this whole-body upright exercise therapy may justify its use in both the acute and chronic SCI populations. Several investigations have already indicated that regular exposure to RAGT results in some very significant health-related benefits that may decrease the aforementioned risk of secondary health complications. To our knowledge however, longitudinal effect studies in the SCI population have not yet been conducted, and further studies are needed to provide definitive evidence. It can be assumed that such insights may further optimize long-term health benefits, but also the cost-benefit ratio of RAGT. In addition, a detailed analysis of RAGT parameters (walking time, crutch position, forward and lateral center of gravity shift, step length and height, swing phase, walking speed, etc.) and the direct cardiovascular response (heart frequency, blood pressure, blood lactate concentration) to RAGT have not yet been conducted.

The purpose of this research project is therefore to investigate the longitudinal effect of RAGT on the psychological well-being (Quality of Life, pain, fatigue), independence in activities of daily living, muscular strength and joint range of motion (ROM), and bladder and bowel function in persons with SCI.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
• Intervention / Treatment: Device: Observation and follow up measurement

Detailed Description

Over the past decade, RAGT has emerged as a promising method for improving ambulation after spinal cord injury (SCI). Early reports of this therapy were very promising, yet a recent study suggested that even though RAGT may improve locomotor ability in the acute SCI population, it appears less functional to more conventional forms of ambulation such as wheelchair propulsion.

What most of these studies have neglected to address, however, is the efficacy of RAGT as a therapeutic exercise intervention for the SCI population. Indeed, persons with SCI lead by definition a sedentary lifestyle. This reduced activity can lead to a variety of secondary health complications, including an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, spasticity, altered muscle composition and reduced joint range of motion (ROM), increased risk for pressure sores, reduced bone mineral density, increased risk for osteoporosis, and bladder and bowel dysfunction. In addition, psychological components such as body image, self-esteem, self-efficacy, psychological well-being and quality of life in general may be affected.

Consequently, before RAGT is dismissed as an expensive but perhaps not superior alternative to conventional rehabilitation strategies after SCI, the potential effect of this therapy on a variety of health-related outcomes needs to be considered, and the potential physiological and psychological benefits associated with this whole-body upright exercise therapy may justify its use in both the acute and chronic SCI populations. Several investigations have already indicated that regular exposure to RAGT results in some very significant health-related benefits that may decrease the aforementioned risk of secondary health complications. To our knowledge however, longitudinal effect studies in the SCI population have not yet been conducted, and further studies are needed to provide definitive evidence. It can be assumed that such insights may further optimize long-term health benefits, but also the cost-benefit ratio of RAGT. In addition, a detailed analysis of RAGT parameters (walking time, crutch position, forward and lateral center of gravity shift, step length and height, swing phase, walking speed, etc.) and the direct cardiovascular response (heart frequency, blood pressure, blood lactate concentration) to RAGT have not yet been conducted.

The purpose of this research project is therefore to investigate the longitudinal effect of RAGT on the psychological well-being (Quality of Life, pain, fatigue), independence in activities of daily living, muscular strength and joint range of motion (ROM), and bladder and bowel function in persons with SCI over a period of 2 years in several cohorts. We will measure every three months. Patients will be asked to fill in the questionnaires 3, 6 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24 months after inclusion. Additionally the patients will we asked to fill in his medication intake in the follow-up system.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Anticipated): 15

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Belgium
  • Antwerp
    • Geel, Antwerp, Belgium, 2440
      • Recruiting
      • De Maesschalck Lieven
      • Contact: Lieven De Maesschalck; Phone Number: 0479911974; Email: lieven.demaesschalck@thomasmore.be

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Approximately 50 persons with a SCI will be included in the study. All participants are persons included in the RAGT program organized by the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre. The recruitment will be performed by word of mouth. Participants utilizing the Eksoskeleton at the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre will be asked if they are willing to participate in this study. Participation will be strictly voluntary

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• SCI
• Bone density

Exclusion Criteria:

• osteoporosis
• length more than 2 meter

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

3

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
Cohort 1; Approximately 10 persons with a SCI will be included in the study. All participants are persons included in the RAGT program organized by the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre. The recruitment will be performed by word of mouth. Participants utilizing the Eksoskeleton at the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre will be asked if they are willing to participate in this study. Participation will be strictly voluntary	Device: Observation and follow up measurement; The measured variables include: Questionnaires; Health related quality of life (Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire); Physical activity level (Physical Activity Scale for Persons with Impairments and Disabilities); Walking ability (Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury); Independence in activities of daily living (SCIM III Questionnaire); Pain (International SCI Pain Basic Data Set); Resilience (Resilience Scale); Bowel and bladder function (Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score, International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire - Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) Measurements: Muscular strength and joint ROM (Manual Muscle Testing); Spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale); Walking parameters (walking time, crutch position, forward and lateral center of gravity shift, step length and height, swing phase, walking speed); Cardiovascular response (blood pressure, heart frequency, blood lactate concentration and Borg RPE score)
Cohort 2; Approximately 10 persons with a SCI will be included in the study. All participants are persons included in the RAGT program organized by the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre. The recruitment will be performed by word of mouth. Participants utilizing the Eksoskeleton at the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre will be asked if they are willing to participate in this study. Participation will be strictly voluntary	Device: Observation and follow up measurement; The measured variables include: Questionnaires; Health related quality of life (Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire); Physical activity level (Physical Activity Scale for Persons with Impairments and Disabilities); Walking ability (Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury); Independence in activities of daily living (SCIM III Questionnaire); Pain (International SCI Pain Basic Data Set); Resilience (Resilience Scale); Bowel and bladder function (Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score, International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire - Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) Measurements: Muscular strength and joint ROM (Manual Muscle Testing); Spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale); Walking parameters (walking time, crutch position, forward and lateral center of gravity shift, step length and height, swing phase, walking speed); Cardiovascular response (blood pressure, heart frequency, blood lactate concentration and Borg RPE score)
Cohort 3; Approximately 10 persons with a SCI will be included in the study. All participants are persons included in the RAGT program organized by the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre. The recruitment will be performed by word of mouth. Participants utilizing the Eksoskeleton at the To Walk Again Postrehabilitation Centre will be asked if they are willing to participate in this study. Participation will be strictly voluntary	Device: Observation and follow up measurement; The measured variables include: Questionnaires; Health related quality of life (Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire); Physical activity level (Physical Activity Scale for Persons with Impairments and Disabilities); Walking ability (Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury); Independence in activities of daily living (SCIM III Questionnaire); Pain (International SCI Pain Basic Data Set); Resilience (Resilience Scale); Bowel and bladder function (Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score, International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire - Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) Measurements: Muscular strength and joint ROM (Manual Muscle Testing); Spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale); Walking parameters (walking time, crutch position, forward and lateral center of gravity shift, step length and height, swing phase, walking speed); Cardiovascular response (blood pressure, heart frequency, blood lactate concentration and Borg RPE score)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	3 months
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	6 months
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	9 months
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	12 months
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	15 months
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	18 months
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	21 months
ROM (Range of Motion)	Range of Motion. We measure the range of motion of the legs with a Goniometer every three months. Our goal is to see if there is an improvement due to the robot asssited gait training	24 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 1 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	3 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 1 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	6 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 1 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	9 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 1 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	12 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 1 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	15 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 0 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	18 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 1 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	21 months
WHOQOL	World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF). We are using the WHOQOL-Bref instrument (questionnaire). The WHOQOL is a quality of life assessment developed by the WHOQOL Group with fifteen international field centres, simultaneously, in an attempt to develop a quality of life assessment that would be applicable cross-culturally. WHOQOL-BREF is a generic health related QoL measure consisting of 26 items divided into 6 sub-scales. It has 4 domains namely physical health, psychological health, social relationship and environment, and 2 individual subscales on overall quality of life and general health. It can be self-administered and has good internal consistency (0.75-0.87). The higher the score, the more QOL. Each item is scored between 1 and 5. This scores will be translated to a score between 0-100 based on the manual for the general score and each subdomain score. This questionnaire will be filled in every three months by the patient.	24 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	3 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	6 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	9 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	12 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	15 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	18 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	21 months
IPA	Participation of daily life (IPA). This is a valid and reliable questionnaire (Impact on participation and autonomy). This questionnaire is based on the international classification of human functioning. The goal of of this questionnaire is to have a clear image on the way your healthy status influences your abilities to live your life and how you experience this feeling. This questionnaire consist of 32 items divided in 5 domains. (Autonomy outside, family roll, autonomy inside, social relations, work and education). Scores for each item are between 0 to 4. The lower the score the better; the higher the score the more barriers. For each domain a mean score between 0 and 4 will be calculated.	24 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	3 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	6 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	9 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	12 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	15 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	18 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	21 months
Bowel and bladder function	We will use the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score. This valid and reliable questionnaire consist of 10 items. The minimum score is 0 the maximum score is 47. The higher the score, the more discomfort. 0-6: very less; Score 7-9: Minimal; Score 10-13: Moderate, Score 14+: severe. For urinary we use the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). The ICIQ-LUTSqol is a psychometrically robust patient-completed questionnaire evaluating quality of life (QoL) in urinary incontinent patients. The ICIQ-LUTSqol is the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) adapted for use within the ICIQ structure and provides a measure to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life with particular reference to social effects. It consists 20 items sore between 0-10). 19-76 overall score with greater values indicating increased impact on quality of life.	24 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Medication	Use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an digital diary concerning medication intake. We ask digital information in a format with: Name of the medication, number of intake, prescription or not, regular or extra, reason.	3 months
Medication	Use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an digital diary concerning medication intake. We ask digital information in a format with: Name of the medication, number of intake, prescription or not, regular or extra, reason.	6 months
Medication	Use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an digital diary concerning medication intake. We ask digital information in a format with: Name of the medication, number of intake, prescription or not, regular or extra, reason.	9 months
Medication	use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an diary concerning medication.	12 months
Medication	Use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an digital diary concerning medication intake. We ask digital information in a format with: Name of the medication, number of intake, prescription or not, regular or extra, reason.	15 months
Medication	Use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an digital diary concerning medication intake. We ask digital information in a format with: Name of the medication, number of intake, prescription or not, regular or extra, reason.	18 months
Medication	Use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an digital diary concerning medication intake. We ask digital information in a format with: Name of the medication, number of intake, prescription or not, regular or extra, reason.	21 months
Medication	Use of medication. We ask the patient to fill in an digital diary concerning medication intake. We ask digital information in a format with: Name of the medication, number of intake, prescription or not, regular or extra, reason.	24 months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Thomas More Kempen
• Collaborators: AZ Herentals

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start: February 1, 2012
• Primary Completion (Actual): October 30, 2014
• Study Completion (Anticipated): December 31, 2022

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: May 18, 2022
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 30, 2022
• First Posted (Actual): June 2, 2022

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): June 2, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 30, 2022
• Last Verified: May 1, 2022

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Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Trauma, Nervous System; Spinal Cord Diseases; Wounds and Injuries; Spinal Cord Injuries
• Other Study ID Numbers: S58158

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: Yes
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: Yes