Heart Rate Variability and Anxiety During Urinary Bladder Catheterization

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, 18-70 years of age * Any chronic traumatic SCI with either motor sensory complete injury (AIS A/B, N=10) or motor sensory incomplete injury (AIS B/D, N=10). * At least 1 year post injury, and at least 6 months from any spinal surgery * Hand function sufficient to perform intermittent catheterization for management of urinary bladder drainage * Must provide informed consent and be able to understand and complete study-related questionnaires (must be able to understand and speak English or have access to an appropriate interpreter as judged by the investigator) * Willing and able to comply with clinic visit and study-related procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Signs or known current urinary tract infection, or other inflammatory conditions of bladder/urethra * Currently taking beta blockers or other medications that may affect heart rate * History of ureteral injury * History of any urinary diversion procedures, including but not limited to bladder augmentation, cystectomy, neo bladder, pouch reservoir, ileal conduit, Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy * For women of childbearing potential, currently pregnant * A member of the investigational team or his/her immediate family Presence of severe acute medical issue and use of any specific medication or treatment that, in the investigator's judgement, would adversely affect the participant's participation in the study