Posterior Tibial Transcutaneous Neurostimulation in Idiopathic Overactive Bladder
France45 participantsStarted 2024-03-29
Plain-language summary
Overactive bladder is a clinical diagnosis affecting up to 17% of women. The existing medical treatment, anticholinergics, has many side effects and is sometimes ineffective. Neurostimulation of the posterior tibial nerve is a validated 3rd-line therapy, after failure of perineal re-education and medication. Studies on TENS have shown a real impact on patients quality of life and encourage its use in routine clinical practice. TENSI+ medical device is a treatment for overactive bladder. It is non-invasive, placed over the posterior tibial nerve pathway and sends electrical stimulation via electrodes located on the skin. Discreet and without side effects for users, this treatment is indicated as 3rd-line treatment for people suffering from idiopathic overactive bladder with no contraindications. The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life of patients using this device, both before use and after at least 3 months of use.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients treated for overactive bladder
* Patients using the TENSI+ for at least 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neurological disease that may explain overactive bladder
* Patient having received anticholinergic drug treatment during neurostimulation.
* Have one or more contraindications to wearing the device: pacemaker, defibrillator, wearing a mechanical implant near the electrode placement area, ankle joint problems, damaged skin, cognitive impairment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Assessment of quality of life in patients who received treatment correctly treatment with TENSI +
Timeframe: Comparison before/after 3 month at least of TENS use