Shock wave therapy for stubborn overactive bladder in women
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether low-intensity shock wave therapy can help women with overactive bladder that hasn't improved with usual treatments. The therapy uses gentle sound waves to stimulate the bladder, which may relieve symptoms like frequent or urgent urination.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have overactive bladder symptoms, with a score above 8 on the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire.
- You have tried behavioral therapy or medication for your bladder problem, but it didn't work well enough, or you chose not to take medication.
- You are not currently taking medication for overactive bladder.
- You do not have a cardiac pacemaker, metal implant in the treatment area, a bleeding disorder, bladder stones, or an active urinary tract infection.
- You have not had pelvic radiation or bladder surgery in the last 6 months, and you are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
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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