Juenemann Schurch
Fakultäten » Medizinische Fakultät » Universitätsklinik Balgrist und Schweizerisches Paraplegikerzentrum » Paraplegikerzentrum » Prof. Dr. Volker Dietz (emeritiert) » Juenemann Schurch
Completed research project
| Title / Titel | REBEC: Restoration of bladder function by neuroprosthesis | ||||
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| Summary / Zusammenfassung | Over 85% of all patients with traumatic spinal cord lesions suffer from neurogenic incontinence. This disability is a dismal condition that invariably leads to a poor quality of life. Neuromodulation can be a beneficial treatment option in these patients. Investigations of the effectivity of selective, conditional and external neuromodulation will be performed. Clinical, scientific and engineering tasks will handle selective, conditional and external neuromodulation and lead to a multichannel stimulator and also optimized stimulation parameters. The objective is a complete neuromodulation device for implantation as well as improved neuromodulation techniques and surgical procedures. Knowledge on neurophysiological staging in this patient group will be acquired to ensure optimum patient selection for this type of treatment. The developed techniques will ensure the rapid rehabilitation of these disabled patients. Weitere Informationen |
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| Keywords / Suchbegriffe | Neuromodulation, Neuroprothesis, Neurogenic bladder dysfunction | ||||
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| Funding source(s) / Unterstützt durch |
EU |
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| Duration of Project / Projektdauer | Jan 2002 to Dec 2004 |