Clinical Trial

Brief ES for Recovery of Autonomic Function in CES

Study acronym: BESCES
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
BESCES is a study that aims to explore the feasibility of intraoperative brief epidural electrical stimulation (ES) for patients undergoing routine decompression for cauda equina syndrome. In consenting patients, brief ES will be applied using a CE-marked SCS trial kit once sufficient decompression is achieved. In participants who do not recover function following decompression, brief post-op ES will be applied to see if can facilitate micturition and/or removal of the catheter. The study will assess: The feasibility of intervention. If brief ES can facilitate conduction in residual neurons. If brief ES can facilitate neuronal recovery
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2024-05-15; most recent amendment 2026-02-17.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-02-17
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06416878
Lead Sponsor University of Liverpool
Conditions Cauda Equina Syndrome
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2024-02-15
Primary Completion 2026-09-08 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-19