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. 2018 Aug 29;18:72. doi: 10.1186/s12894-018-0383-y

Table 2.

Primary and secondary outcome variables. UDS (urodynamic study), NBSS (Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score), SCI-QoL (spinal cord injury quality of life measurement system bladder management difficulties and bladder complications), SHIM (sexual health inventory for men)

Collection method Time points (month) Variable type Analyzed At
Urodynamic parameters – aim 1
 Primary
  Maximum cystometric capacity UDS 0,12 m Continuous 12 m
 Secondary
  Maximum cystometric at 3 months UDS 0,3 m Continuous 3 m
  Bladder compliance UDS 0,3,12 m Continuous 3 m, 12 m
  Presence of detrusor overactivity UDS 0,3,12 m Binary 3 m, 12 m
  Volume & pressure at first detrusor contraction UDS 0,3,12 m Continuous 3 m, 12 m
Quality of Life – Aim 2
 Primary
  Difference in mean NBSS, SCI-QoL questionnaires Questionnaire 3,6,9,12 m Continuous 3,6,9,12 m
 Secondary
  Daily number of catheterizations, Bladder diary 3,6,9,12 m Continuous 3,6,9,12 m
  Average catheterization volume, Bladder diary 3,6,9,12 m Continuous 3,6,9,12 m
  Urinary incontinence episodes per day Bladder diary 3,6,9,12 m Continuous 3,6,9,12 m
  24 h pad weight test 24 h pad 3,6,9,12 m Continuous 3,6,9,12 m
Clinical – Aim 3
 Primary
  # of UTIs requiring antibiotics Chart review 12 m Continuous 12 m
Secondary
  Development of hydronephrosis Renal ultrasound 12 m Categorical 12 m
  Need for anticholinergic medication Chart review 12 m Binary 12 m
  Botulinum toxin injection Chart review event Binary 12 m
  Need for device revision Chart review event Binary 12 m
  Device explanation Chart review event Binary 12 m
  Use of medications / mechanical bowel stimulation Chart review event Continuous 12 m
  SHIM Chart review event Continuous 12 m
  Erectile dysfunction medications Chart review event Continuous 12 m