Nerve stimulation for urine leakage after prostate cancer surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment using mild electrical pulses near the ankle to help reduce urine leakage after prostate removal surgery. It may help strengthen bladder control without the need for medicines or additional surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 18 and 80 years old
- You have urine leakage of more than 8 grams on a 24-hour pad test after prostate removal surgery
- Your catheter was removed, and it is between 2 weeks and 1 year since your surgery
- You are willing to fill out questionnaires and understand the study procedures and possible side effects
- You can provide written permission to take part
- You have not had prior treatment for leakage like nerve stimulation or electrical stimulation, have no pacemaker, no history of radiation therapy, and no other serious health conditions that would interfere
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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