REBEC: Restoration of bladder function by neuroprosthetics

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 01.0323

Key words (English)

Life Sciences; Medicine; Health; Scientific Research; Social Aspects

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: QLG5-CT-2001-00822

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 1.1.8 Generic R&D activities

Short description (English)

See abstract

Further information (English)

Full name of research-institution/enterprise:
Balgrist Orthopädische Universitätsklinik u. Zentrum ParaCare

Abstract (English)

Over 85% of all patients with traumatic spinal cord lesions suffer from neurogenic in continence. 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 on 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 multi-channel stimulator and also optimised 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.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
Tel. [phone]
Swiss Project-Number: 01.0323