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An Implantable Microstimulator for the Chronic Treatment of Urinary Urgency-Frequency Syndrome

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Overactive Bladder
Interventions
Device: bion
Registration Number
NCT00131573
Lead Sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
118
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

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.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1bionStimulation 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.
2bionNo stimulation until 45 days post-implant. Stimulation On from 45 days post-implant and on.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Average Number of Voids Per Day12 months
Freedom From Major Complications5 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (11)

Milestone Medical Research

🇺🇸

Englewood, Colorado, United States

William Beaumont Hospital

🇺🇸

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Cornerstone Medical Specialty Center

🇺🇸

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

The Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Dallas Center for Pelvic Medicine

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Arizona Health Sciences Center

🇺🇸

Tucson, Arizona, United States

New York University

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

The Department of Urology, Stanford University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Stanford, California, United States

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

🇺🇸

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

🇺🇸

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

🇺🇸

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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