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Effect of transcutaneous electrical stimulation on morphological characteristics of women with stress urinary incontinence

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diseases of The genitoruinary system
Registration Number
KCT0005030
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University
Brief Summary

The present study investigated the changes in morphological symptoms and psychological symptoms when using Easy-K device on subjects with stress urinary incontinence. After using the Easy-K device for 8 weeks, the improved results were confirmed from the ultrasound variables and questionnaire variables. The variables measured by ultrasound such as bladder neck position, funnel index, urethral length, and rhabdoshpincter thickness, all showed improved results after 8 weeks of intervention. Through muscle stimulation and contraction training of the electric stimulator, it was confirmed that the thickness of the muscle increased and a bladder hypermobility, one of the symptoms of urinary incontinence, decreased.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria

1. Women who were diagnosed by gynecologist with grade 1 or grade 2 SUI according to the Stamey’s grading system.
-grade 1: Incontinence on coughing, sneezing, or laughing.
-grade 2: Incontinence on change in position or walking.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Women with open wounds on the vulva and abdomen.
2. Women who have difficulty understanding the content of the questionnaire.
3. Women who have severe incontinence symptoms and need surgical access.
4. Women who have history of urogenital surgery such as urinary incontinence surgery, colporrhaphy, and hysterectomy.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bladder neck position;Funneling index;Length of urethra;Rhabdosphincter thickness
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychosocial impact (Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaire);Avoidance and limiting behavioral (Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaire)
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