Proposed Randomized Trial of Acupuncture Point S3 Sacral Nerve Stimulation Versus Pelvic Floor Exercises for Treatment of Overactive Bladder

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02452593
Recruitment Status: Unknown

First Posted: June 21, 2019
Last Update Posted: June 21, 2019
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
TBD
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary:
Urinary incontinence is defined as any involuntary loss of urine…
The study aims to evaluate sacral nerve electroacupuncture stimulation…
Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Urge Incontinence Sacral nerve S3 electro acupuncture stimulation and pelvic floor exercises Not Applicable
Detailed Description:
Goal: Development of home treatment instrumentation for overactive bladder…
Study Design
Study Type Interventional (Clinical Trial)
Enrollment 30 participants
Allocation Randomized
Intervention Model Crossover Assignment
Masking None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose Treatment
Official Title Randomized Trial of Sacral Nerve Electroacupuncture vs Pelvic Floor Exercises
Study Start Date Summer 2019
Primary Completion Date Winter 2020
Study Completion Date March 2020
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome: Number of participants with urinary incontinence (3 months)
Eligibility Criteria
Ages: 18+ Female. Inclusion: Urgency or mixed urinary incontinence.
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Vaginal or urinary infection
  • Pregnancy or postpartum period
  • Use of Botox or implantable devices
  • Other conditions affecting urinary function
Contacts and Locations: TBD