SBIR/STTR Award attributes
Soldiers with spinal cord injury (SCI) face a lifetime of bladder dysfunction. Although the type and character of this dysfunction depends on the severity and level of spinal injury, many of these soldiers and veterans suffer from renal insufficiency, frequent and severe antibiotic-resistant bladder infections, and the emotional and social stress of unexpected bladder leakage. We propose that significant reductions in infections and other morbidities are possible by replacing scheduled voiding with a bladder voiding device that is reliable and easy to use. In Phase I, we will develop a preliminary design for a prototype device. In Phase II, we will develop a prototype device and will evaluate its effectiveness. In Phase III, we will validate the technology through clinical trials and will use that data to obtain FDA clearance.
