Comparing two types of electrical stimulation for overactive bladder
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two non-invasive treatments for overactive bladder (sudden, frequent urges to pee) in women who haven't gotten relief from standard medications. One treatment uses a vaginal probe, the other uses pads on the perineum (area between the vagina and anus). Both aim to calm the bladder muscles.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 18 or older
- You have been diagnosed with overactive bladder (frequent, sudden urges to pee) with no known cause
- You have tried or cannot take standard bladder relaxant medications (like Ditropan or Myrbetriq) and haven't used them for at least 4 weeks
- Your pelvic floor muscles are strong enough (grade 3 or higher on a 0-5 scale)
- You are not pregnant, don't have a vaginal or urinary infection or cancer, and have no history of neurological disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's)
- You haven't had prior OAB treatments like bladder training or electrical stimulation in the last 6 months, and you don't have a pacemaker or defibrillator
Quick eligibility check
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