Comparison of the Efficacy of Transcutaneos Nerve Stimulations in Women With Idiopathic Overactive Bladder

NCT ID: NCT06349694

Last Updated: 2024-04-05

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-22

Study Completion Date

2025-02-28

Brief Summary

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Our study is the first prospective randomized controlled trial that compares the effectiveness of transcutaneous medial plantar nerve stimulation (T-MPNS) and transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) added to bladder training (BT) in women with idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB). İn this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of T-MPNS and TTNS added to BT on quality of life (QoL) and clinical parameters asssociated with idiopathic OAB. In addition, preparation time for stimulation, treatment satisfaction and discomfort levels of the patients were evaluated.

The main questions we aim to answer are:

Is T-MPNS as effective as TTNS in the treatment of idiopathic OAB? For this purpose, we planned to compare transcutaneous applications of the tibial and plantar medial nerve in women with idiopathic OAB. 60 women with OAB will be randomized to 3 groups by using random number generator: BT program alone to Group 1 (n=20), BT plus T-MPNS to Group 2 (n=20), BT plus TTNS to Group 3 (n=20) will be applied.

Detailed Description

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The main questions we aim to answer are:

Is T-MPNS as effective as TTNS in the treatment of idiopathic OAB? For this purpose, we planned to compare transcutaneous applications of the tibial and plantar medial nerve in women with idiopathic OAB. 60 women with OAB will be randomized to 3 groups by using random number generator: BT program alone to Group 1 (n=20), BT plus T-MPNS to Group 2 (n=20), BT plus TTNS to Group 3 (n=20) will be applied.

Conditions

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Urinary Bladder, Overactive

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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BT plus T-MPNS

T-MPNS sessions will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks. Each session will be lasted 30 minutes. The intervention will be included a 12-session BT plus T-MPNS treatment program

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Transcutaneous MPN stimulation (T-MPNS)

Intervention Type OTHER

Transcutaneous MPN stimulation (T-MPNS) is the electrostimulation of the lumbosacral roots that produce an activation of the lumbosacral plexus that controls the visceral organs and the pelvic floor muscles, thereby improving bladder control.

BT plus TTNS

TTNS sessions will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks. Each session will be lasted 30 minutes. The intervention will be included a 12-session BT plus TTNS treatment program

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS)

Intervention Type OTHER

Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) is the electrostimulation of the lumbosacral roots that produce an activation of the lumbosacral plexus that controls the visceral organs and the pelvic floor muscles, thereby improving bladder control.

BT (Control group)

Information about BT will be explained to patients for 30 min. Then written form about BT will be given to be implemented as a home program.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

BT (Control group)

Intervention Type OTHER

Conventional bladder training

Interventions

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Transcutaneous MPN stimulation (T-MPNS)

Transcutaneous MPN stimulation (T-MPNS) is the electrostimulation of the lumbosacral roots that produce an activation of the lumbosacral plexus that controls the visceral organs and the pelvic floor muscles, thereby improving bladder control.

Intervention Type OTHER

Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS)

Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) is the electrostimulation of the lumbosacral roots that produce an activation of the lumbosacral plexus that controls the visceral organs and the pelvic floor muscles, thereby improving bladder control.

Intervention Type OTHER

BT (Control group)

Conventional bladder training

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Women over the age of 18 with clinical diagnosis of idiopathic OAB
* Not tolerated or unresponsive to antimuscarinics and discontinued at least 4 weeks
* Able to understand the procedures, advantages and possible side effects
* Willing and able to complate the voiding diary and QoL questionnaire
* The strength of PFM 3/5 and more

Exclusion Criteria

* Women with stress urinary incontinence
* History of conservative therapy (BT, T-MPNS and TTNS/PTNS) within 6 months
* Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study
* Current vulvovaginitis or urinary tract infections or malignancy
* Anatomic or posttraumatic malformations/skin disorders of medial plantar/tibial nerve region on inner foot/ankle that cannot allow to apply the electrodes
* More than stage 2 according to the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q)
* Cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator
* Previous urogyneceological surgery within 3 months
* Neurogenic bladder, signs of neurologic abnormalities at objective examination; history of the peripheral or central neurologic pathology
* Ultrasonographic evidence of PVR volume more than 100 ml
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Pamukkale University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Necmettin Yildiz

Professor Doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Necmettin Yıldız, Prof.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Pamukkale University

Locations

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Pamukkale University

Denizli, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Rabia Melis Gündoğan, M.d

Role: CONTACT

+905544730153

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Other Identifiers

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PamukkaleU.ftr-NYıldız-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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