Current Perception Threshold Testing for Sacral Neuuromodulation Outcomes

Patients will be scheduled 1-2 weeks prior to planned implantation of the SNM wire electrode (Stage 1). Patients that do not have a 50% improvement in their symptoms in Stage 1 will not go on to Stage II procedures and will not undergo further CPT testing.

After enrollment, the subjects will complete a short medical history questionnaire confirming that they meet inclusion criteria and do not fall under exclusion criteria. This will include review of recent urinalysis and/or urine culture confirming the absence of a recent urinary tract infection. Participants will be given information on the relevant CPT testing including the need for bladder/urethra catheterization as part of that testing pre and post SNM therapy.

At the baseline testing visit, subjects will undergo CPT testing using transcutaneous stimulation in the distribution of the pudendal nerve on the perineum. Subjects will undergo bladder/urethral catheterization in using standard sterile technique. Once the bladder/urethral catheter is in place CPT testing will be conducted at various frequencies of to identify the current perception thresholds of each nerve fiber.

At the conclusion of the testing the catheter will be removed and the subjects will be given a single dose of an oral antibiotic to minimize infection. This meeting and testing will require approximately 60 minutes.

Patients will undergo Stage I of the SNM procedure with their own physician at a subsequent appointment.