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Clinical Trials/NCT00131573
NCT00131573CompletedPhase 3

Battery Powered Bion Clinical Investigation: Bion - An Implantable Microstimulator for the Chronic Treatment of Refractory Urinary Urgency-Frequency Syndrome

Boston Scientific Corporation11 sites in 1 country118 target enrollmentStarted: May 1, 2004Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 3
Status
Completed
Enrollment
118
Locations
11
Primary Endpoint
Average Number of Voids Per Day

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new implanted device designed to treat Urinary Urgency-Frequency Syndrome.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Participant)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Age 18 years and above.
  • •Diagnosed with urinary urgency-frequency syndrome.
  • •Have no reported history of urethral obstruction/stricture, bladder calculi or bladder tumor.
  • •Have normal upper urinary tract function.
  • •Be capable of giving informed consent.
  • •Be capable and willing to follow all study related procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Have any active implantable device regardless of whether stimulation status is ON or OFF.
  • •Are pregnant as confirmed by a urine pregnancy test or plan to become pregnant during the following 12 month period.
  • •Less than one year post partum and/or are breast-feeding.
  • •Have any large passive implant that contains metal located within 30 cm of the chair pad while seated (e.g., hip replacement).
  • •Have conditions requiring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation.
  • •Have conditions requiring diathermy procedures.
  • •Have an inability to operate the bion Remote Control and bion Recharging System either by self or caregiver.
  • •Have diabetes with peripheral nerve involvement or have severe uncontrolled diabetes.
  • •Have history of coagulopathy or bleeding disorder.
  • •Have pelvic pain in the absence of voiding dysfunction.
  • •Have anatomical restrictions such that the study device placement is not possible.
  • •Are currently participating or have participated within the past 30 days in any clinical investigation involving or impacting urinary or renal function.
  • •Cannot independently comprehend and complete the questionnaires.

Arms & Interventions

1

Experimental

Stimulation On from Initial Activation up to the 12 month post-activation. Stimulation Off from 12 months post-activation until 45 days after the 12 month visit. Stimulation On from 45 days post 12 month visit and on.

Intervention: bion (Device)

2

Sham Comparator

No stimulation until 45 days post-implant. Stimulation On from 45 days post-implant and on.

Intervention: bion (Device)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Average Number of Voids Per Day

Time Frame: 12 months

Freedom From Major Complications

Time Frame: 5 years

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (11)

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