CompletedNot Applicable

TTNS vs PTNS in a County Hospital System.

United States70 participantsStarted 2017-01-18

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to study whether transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) is a feasible and satisfactory treatment for overactive bladder in Urogynecology patients who receive their care at a county hospital. Researchers will compare outcomes with TTNS to patients who undergo percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is TTNS non-inferior to PTNS in terms of OAB symptom severity? * Are patients as satisfied with TTNS as they are with PTNS? * Are patients' symptoms improved with TTNS? Participants will: * either undergo PTNS or be taught how to do TTNS therapy at home * complete surveys about their bladder symptoms and satisfaction with treatment

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * age between 18 - 90 years old * patient of the Urogynecology clinic at Harbor UCLA medical center * diagnosis of overactive bladder * patient elects non-pharmacologic treatment of overactive bladder * English or Spanish speaking * able to consent and participate in research Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive impairment or diagnosis of dementia * diagnosis of neurogenic bladder * prior midurethral sling procedure * use of an electronic pacemaker * current pregnancy * incarcerated persons

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

ICIQ-OAB score

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months post treatment initiation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07353944

SponsorLundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-04-30

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