The Efficacy of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Symptoms of Overactive Bladder and Quality of Life in Women With Idiopathic Overactive Bladder
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Bladder training
- Conditions
- Overactive Bladder
- Sponsor
- Ege University
- Enrollment
- 26
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Severity of overactive bladder symptoms. Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Validation Study questionnaire
- Status
- Active, Not Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 23 days ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study was designed to assess the efficacy of trans cutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on symptoms of overactive bladder in women with idiopathic overactive bladder
Detailed Description
Idiopathic overactive bladder is defined the presence of a sense of urgency with or without accompanying urinary incontinence without an organic pathology or urinary infection. Its prevalence was reported to be between 7.7 to 31 % in women. In this prospective randomized controlled study, we aim to assess the efficacy of trans cutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on symptoms of overactive bladder in women with idiopathic overactive bladder.
Investigators
Ece Cinar
Assistant Professor
Ege University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Validation Study questionnaire 8 scores higher than
- •Post voiding residue levels less than 100 ml.
- •Women aged between 18-70
Exclusion Criteria
- •Prior history of pelvic surgery
- •Pelvic organ prolapsus of grade 2 or more.
- •Current urinary tract infection
Arms & Interventions
Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation plus bladder training
Patients will receive transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for 30 minutes, twice a week, for 6 weeks. Application will be done in an outpatient setting, using disposable surface electrodes.
Intervention: Bladder training
Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation plus bladder training
Patients will receive transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for 30 minutes, twice a week, for 6 weeks. Application will be done in an outpatient setting, using disposable surface electrodes.
Intervention: Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
Bladder training
patients will receive only the routine education program that is given to every patient with idiopathic overactive bladder syndrome. This includes education about the anatomy of the urinary system, patient motivation, and frequent bathroom visits in order to avoid incontinence with gradual increase between each visit to the bathroom.
Intervention: Bladder training
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Severity of overactive bladder symptoms. Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Validation Study questionnaire
Time Frame: 1 day
This questionnaire assesses the severity of overactive bladder symptoms in 8 items. Each item is scored from 0 to 5. Higher scores denote worse symptom severity. Maximum score is 40. A score over 11 denotes presence of overactive bladder symptoms. Questionnaire will be answered before and after the treatment period.
Urination frequency
Time Frame: 1 day
The frequency of urination will be recorded by using a bladder diary. Urination frequency will be questioned before and after the study period.
Secondary Outcomes
- Quality of life. King's quality of life questionnaire(1 day)
- Level of satisfaction with the treatment. Visual analog scale(1 day)
- Incontinence impact questionnaire-7.(1 day)