Nerve stimulation for bladder pain in women
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new nerve stimulation approach for women with bladder pain syndrome. It aims to find a gentler way to reduce pain and urgency without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are female and at least 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with bladder pain syndrome (a score of 6 or higher on a pain and voiding questionnaire).
- You are a beneficiary of the military health care system (DEERS-eligible).
- You do not have an active implantable nerve stimulation device (like a TENS unit or InterStim).
- You are not pregnant, do not have active pelvic cancer, and have no bleeding disorder or spinal issues.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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