Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation's Effectiveness in UI Frequency in Overactive Patients in Home



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Overactive Bladder
Therapuetic Areas:Gastroenterology
Healthy:No
Age Range:55 - 100
Updated:3/16/2019
Start Date:September 10, 2018
End Date:May 2019
Contact:Alexandra Krajcevska
Email:clinicalstudy@theranova.com
Phone:4159268616

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This pilot clinical study, which focuses on feasibility and proof-of-principle, will be
conducted in 11 female subjects (55-100 years old) with UI. Subjects will use the device
three times a week for 8 weeks and complete 3-day "voiding diaries" to record instances of UI
episodes and OAB quality of life.


Inclusion Criteria:

1. Females

2. 55-100 years old

3. Have an average urinary frequency of ≥ 8 voids per 24 hours (based on a pre-treatment
3-day voiding "training" diary)

4. Have self-reported bladder symptoms of more than 3 months

5. Are ambulatory and able to use the toilet independently

6. Have been off antimuscarinics, anticholinergics or beta-3 agonists for at least 2
weeks prior to enrollment OR on a stable dose for the prior 3 months

7. Patient has urinary urge incontinence of ≥ 8 episodes from a 3-day diary (with
incontinence associated at urge level moderate or severe)

8. Able to provide informed consent

9. Capable and willing to follow all study-related procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Have primary complaint of stress urinary incontinence

2. Have a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator

3. Had botox injections in the bladder or pelvic floor muscles in the past 12 months

4. Have a current urinary tract or vaginal infection

5. Have an active implantable SNS device (InterStim & Bion)

6. Have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage

7. Currently pregnant

8. Deemed unsuitable for enrollment in study by the investigator based on subjects'
history or physical examination
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Palo Alto, California 94304
Principal Investigator: Eric Sokol, MD
Phone: 650-724-7826
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