Painless Laser Therapy for Overactive Bladder

NCT ID: NCT01569061

Last Updated: 2012-04-02

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

200 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-02-29

Study Completion Date

2013-12-31

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of transvaginally-delivered low level laser therapy (LLLT) versus Sham in the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms in women. The secondary objective is to determine the effect of transvaginally-delivered LLLT vs. sham on the quality of life.

Detailed Description

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This study is a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled, multicenter, clinical trial that will include enrollment of up to 200 subjects at up to 3 investigational sites.

The study population will be randomized at a 1:1 ratio into two groups: Sham Laser Group (SLG) and Active Laser Group (ALG). The Sham Laser Group will receive a sham LLLT procedure (no laser energy) and the Active Laser Group will receive an active LLLT procedure (laser energy).

Both groups will undergo 3 LLLT procedures per week for 3 weeks, for a total of 9 LLLT procedures. Whether the procedure will be a sham procedure (placebo) or an active LLLT application will be determined by randomization which will assign subjects to be treated with an LCT-1000TM labeled either Laser A or Laser B. The only difference between Laser A and Laser B is that one does not emit laser energy; therefore, both subjects and site research personnel will be blinded as to whether laser energy is actually applied to the subject.

Conditions

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Overactive Bladder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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Active Laser Group (ALG)

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

LCT-1000TM (Manufacturer: LiteCure)

Intervention Type DEVICE

low level laser therapy (LLLT)

Sham Laser Group (SLG)

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

LCT-1000TM (Manufacturer: LiteCure)

Intervention Type DEVICE

low level laser therapy (LLLT) sham treatment

Interventions

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LCT-1000TM (Manufacturer: LiteCure)

low level laser therapy (LLLT)

Intervention Type DEVICE

LCT-1000TM (Manufacturer: LiteCure)

low level laser therapy (LLLT) sham treatment

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* The subject is female and at least 18 years of age at screening.
* A score of \> 4 on the OAB-q short form for urgency.
* The subject has an average urinary frequency of \> 10 voids per day.
* Self-reported bladder symptoms for \> 3 months.
* Self-reported failed conservative care.
* The subject has discontinued all antimuscarinics for at least 2 weeks prior to screening.
* The subject is ambulatory and able to use the toilet independently and without difficulty.
* Negative pregnancy test in subjects of childbearing potential.
* Subject attests in writing that she has not had unprotected intercourse within 3 weeks prior to study enrollment and agrees to have no intercourse until treatments conclude.
* Subject Informed Consent obtained in writing in compliance with local regulations prior to enrollment into this study.
* The subject (and caregiver, if applicable) is willing to participate in this study for at least 7 weeks.
* The subject is otherwise in general good health with no other major medical conditions.

Exclusion Criteria

* The subject has vaginal bleeding.
* The subject has urinary or gastric retention or a neurogenic bladder.
* The subject is not capable of completing study questionnaires or undergoing portions of the study.
* The subject has been sexually assaulted.
* The subject has an alcohol or drug addiction.
* The subject has used isotretinoin (Accutane) within 6 months prior to study enrollment.
* The subject has cancer.
* The subject has used Botox® in the bladder or pelvic floor muscles within 12 months prior to study enrollment.
* The subject currently has a urinary tract infection or vaginal infection.
* The subject is using Interstim® or Bion®.
* Current use of TENS in pelvic region, back or legs.
* The subject is pregnant or lactating, or is of childbearing potential unless she is surgically sterile or she and/or her partner are using a medically acceptable method of birth control.
* Any use of light-activated drugs (photodynamic therapy) or heat sensitive medications within 30 days of first treatment.
* The subject has used an investigational drug/device therapy or participated in any clinical investigation involving or impacting gynecologic, urinary, or renal function within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment.
* The subject is otherwise determined, based on the opinion of the Investigator, to be an unsuitable candidate for enrollment in this study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Zipper Urogynecology Associates

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ralph Zipper, MD

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ralph Zipper, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Zipper Urogynecology Associates

Locations

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Zipper Urogynecology Associates

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Ralph Zipper, MD

Role: CONTACT

321-674-2114

James Raders, MD

Role: CONTACT

321-674-2114

Facility Contacts

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Ralph Zipper, MD

Role: primary

321-674-2114

James Raders, MD

Role: backup

321-674-2114

Related Links

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http://www.zipperurogyn.com/

Zipper Urogynecology Associates

Other Identifiers

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11-179

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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