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Clinical Trials/NCT03595215
NCT03595215CompletedNot Applicable

Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation's Effectiveness in UI Frequency in Overactive Patients in Home

Theranova, L.L.C.1 site in 1 country18 target enrollmentStarted: September 10, 2018Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
18
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Change in Urge Incontinence Episodes

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This pilot clinical study, which focuses on feasibility and proof-of-principle, will be conducted in 11 female subjects (55-100 years old) with UI. Subjects will use the device three times a week for 8 weeks and complete 3-day "voiding diaries" to record instances of UI episodes and OAB quality of life.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
55 Years to 100 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •55-100 years old
  • •Have an average urinary frequency of ≥ 8 voids per 24 hours (based on a pre-treatment 3-day voiding "training" diary)
  • •Have self-reported bladder symptoms of more than 3 months
  • •Are ambulatory and able to use the toilet independently
  • •Have been off antimuscarinics, anticholinergics or beta-3 agonists for at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment OR on a stable dose for the prior 3 months
  • •Patient has urinary urge incontinence of ≥ 8 episodes from a 3-day diary (with incontinence associated at urge level moderate or severe)
  • •Able to provide informed consent
  • •Capable and willing to follow all study-related procedures

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Have primary complaint of stress urinary incontinence
  • •Have a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator
  • •Had botox injections in the bladder or pelvic floor muscles in the past 12 months
  • •Have a current urinary tract or vaginal infection
  • •Have an active implantable SNS device (InterStim & Bion)
  • •Have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage
  • •Currently pregnant
  • •Deemed unsuitable for enrollment in study by the investigator based on subjects' history or physical examination

Arms & Interventions

TENS Treatment Arm

Experimental

This study is an early feasibility study which will be treating all patients at least 3 times per week, for 8 weeks, using the device.

Intervention: TENS (Device)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Urge Incontinence Episodes

Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

  • Change in Micturitions Per Day(Baseline and 8 weeks)
  • Change in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQL)(Baseline and 8 weeks)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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