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Investigation of bioimpedance as a method for wearable noninvasive bladder volume measurements in individuals with spinal cord injury or disease: protocol of a feasibility study

  • By

  • Judith Jantine Willemijn van Beek

  • Kanika Dheman

  • Sabrina Amrein

  • Michele Magno

  • Diego Paez-Granados

  • Jürgen Pannek

  • Jörg Krebs

  • June 11, 2026

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    Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction is common in spinal cord injury patients, leading to complications like urinary incontinence and recurrent infections.

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    Intermittent catheterization is the first-line treatment for bladder emptying issues, but fixed schedules are often impractical for individuals with spinal cord injury.

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    Electrical bioimpedance technology offers a noninvasive method to continuously monitor bladder volume, potentially improving individualized bladder management.

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    This feasibility study evaluates a bioimpedance sensor across three phases, including comparisons with catheterization in individuals with spinal cord injury.

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    The study aims to assess the usability and effectiveness of a bioimpedance-based wearable device for bladder volume monitoring in real-life settings.

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Investigation of bioimpedance as a method for wearable noninvasive bladder volume measurements in individuals with spinal cord injury or disease: protocol of a feasibility study

  • by Judith Jantine Willemijn van Beek, Kanika Dheman, Sabrina Amrein, Michele Magno, Diego Paez-Granados, Jürgen Pannek, Jörg Krebs

  • June 11, 2026

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