The goal of this pilot feasibility study is to evaluate a wearable microwave (MW)-based bladder monitoring system in adult volunteers and those with spinal cord injury (SCI) who use self-catheterization for bladder management. The study aims to learn whether the device can monitor bladder filling and estimate bladder volume non-invasively. The main questions the study aims to answer are: 1. Can the MW-based monitoring system distinguish between non-full and full bladder states? 2. How accurately do MW-based bladder volume estimates agree with ultrasound bladder scans and voided urine volumes? 3. Is the wearable monitoring system feasible, comfortable, and usable for individuals with SCI? Participants will: 1. Complete questionnaires about bladder symptoms and quality of life 2. Wear up to six non-invasive MW sensors on the lower pelvic region 3. Undergo two bladder filling and voiding cycles during the study visit 4. Have MW measurements collected approximately every five minutes during bladder filling 5. Undergo ultrasound bladder scans and bladder volume measurements for comparison 6. Complete a post-study usability and comfort survey
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Mean difference in microwave S-parameter magnitude between full and empty bladder states (dB)
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4-8 hours
Mean error of microwave-based bladder volume estimation (mL) relative to ultrasound bladder volume estimates and voided urine volume
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4-8 hours