Overactive bladder
MONDO:0006624Symptom of overactive detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder that contracts with abnormally high frequency and urgency. Overactive bladder is characterized by the frequent feeling of needing to urinate during the day, during the night, or both. urinary incontinence may or may not be present.
Also known as: overactive bladder, overactive bladder (disease)
149 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a bladder pill save your sight? new trial tests mirabegron for dry AMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether mirabegron, a drug used for overactive bladder, can help people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers will give 312 patients aged 50-80 either mirabegron or a standard bladder drug for 12 months and check for changes in the retina. …
Sponsor: University of Naples • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to calm overactive bladder for years with one shot
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 16 people who already received EG110A, a gene therapy that uses a modified herpes virus to deliver a botulinum toxin-like protein to relax bladder muscles. Researchers will track side effects and how well the treatment works over five years. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: EG 427 • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Vibrating device aims to restore bladder control in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a device called Flyte can help improve urinary incontinence in women who had radiation therapy for endometrial or cervical cancer. The Flyte device is used at home and delivers gentle vibrations while the user does Kegel exercises. The study will ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a Take-Home antibiotic prescription cut unnecessary ER visits after bladder botox?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving patients a standing prescription for antibiotics to use at the first sign of a UTI after Botox for overactive bladder reduces unplanned healthcare visits. 260 women scheduled for Botox will either get the self-start prescription or follow standard …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Ankle nerve zap may ease Kids' bladder troubles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether stimulating a nerve near the ankle, called percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), can safely treat overactive bladder in children aged 5 to 21. The treatment uses a device called Urgent PC that sends weak electrical signals through a thin needle to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chi Dang Hornik • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could acupuncture with a jolt ease bladder urgency?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether electroacupuncture (thin needles with mild electrical pulses) can help women with overactive bladder who haven't improved with standard treatments. Thirty-two women will receive either electroacupuncture, a nerve stimulation therapy, or a sham (fake) acup…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New wearable gadget aims to curb nighttime bathroom runs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a wearable device that stimulates a nerve in the leg can help women with overactive bladder and frequent nighttime urination. Participants will either use the device plus behavioral therapy or behavioral therapy alone. The goal is to see if the device…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could probiotics calm your bladder and your anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether taking a daily probiotic powder can help adults with overactive bladder (OAB) and anxiety. About 218 people will take either probiotics or a placebo for 12 weeks, while everyone also learns bladder training. The main goals are to see if probiotics redu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New device aims to calm overactive bladder without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called Tensi+ that uses mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ankle to treat overactive bladder symptoms like sudden urges and frequent bathroom trips. About 60 adults with these symptoms will use the device at home for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stimuli Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Botox bladder treatment: could a simple procedure ease urgency?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new method to deliver botulinum toxin (NT 201) directly into the bladder using the Vibe System for women with overactive bladder. The goal is to reduce daily urine leakage episodes. About 210 women aged 18-80 will participate, and the treatment is compared to a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vensica Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a wearable device at home tame overactive bladder?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a small, portable nerve stimulation device worn at home can reduce urgent bathroom trips in people with overactive bladder. Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 will either use the device during daily life when they feel urgency or receive standard clinic-based ses…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SEZGIN • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Magnetic fields or nerve zaps: which stops sudden leaks best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-invasive treatments—magnetic field therapy and tibial nerve stimulation—for women with urge urinary incontinence (sudden, strong urges to urinate leading to leaks). Forty women will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments over six weeks. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New trial aims to ease bladder troubles in Parkinson's patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two treatments—mirabegron (a drug) and exercise-based behavioral therapy—for overactive bladder in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see if combining treatments helps those who don't respond to one alone. The trial will involve 146 participants…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New bladder device aims to improve life for incontinence patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a new device (Neuspera SNM System) works better than older devices for people with sudden, strong urges to urinate. About 100 adults who already have a traditional bladder control device will get the new one and answer questions about their symptoms. T…
Sponsor: Neuspera Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo finally tame overactive bladder?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding gabapentin to the standard drug solifenacin works better than solifenacin alone for women with overactive bladder. Sixty women will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and followed for 3 months. The goal is to see if the combination i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New monthly bladder therapy could ease overactive bladder symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment called TRG-200 KIT for people with overactive bladder (OAB) who haven't found relief from standard therapies. The treatment is given once a month through a catheter into the bladder and slowly releases medication to reduce urgent bathroom trips an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Trigone Pharma Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Laughing gas may ease pain of bladder botox shots
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mix of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oxygen can reduce pain during in-office bladder Botox injections for overactive bladder. About 96 adult women will receive either the gas plus standard numbing medicine or a sham mask plus standard care. Participa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: TriHealth Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Heat wave for bladder control: new office treatment tested
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a gentle heat treatment (45-50°C) delivered through the vagina can calm overactive bladder symptoms. The heat targets nerve endings in the bladder muscle to reduce urgency and leakage. About 48 adults with moderate to severe symptoms will receive this office-b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could cutting bladder pills boost brain health in Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether slowly reducing or stopping a type of bladder medication (antimuscarinics) can improve thinking and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty participants will go through periods of taking their usual dose and periods of tapering off, …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace paper bladder diaries?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a mobile app version of a bladder diary in 40 Portuguese adults with overactive bladder or urinary incontinence. Participants will use the app for one month and then answer questions about how easy it was to use and whether they prefer it over paper diaries. …
Sponsor: Unidade Local de Saúde São João • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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What's it really like to live with overactive bladder? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to learn what it's truly like to live with overactive bladder (OAB) by asking 2000 adults in eight European countries about their daily activities, emotional health, social life, and work. Participants complete surveys about their symptoms and quality of life. The…
Sponsor: European Association of Urology Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple urine test may spot bladder trouble in children
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether three proteins in urine—RhoA, NGF, and BDNF—can help doctors diagnose and monitor overactive bladder in children aged 4 to 18 who also have low vitamin D. Researchers will measure these proteins before and after standard behavioral therapy (urotherapy)…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarik Emre Sener • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New turkish questionnaire aims to better measure bladder urgency
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will translate and test a questionnaire called USIQ, which measures how severe urinary urgency is and how it affects daily life, for Turkish-speaking women with overactive bladder. Researchers will enroll 130 women and compare their answers on the USIQ with other stand…
Sponsor: Izmir Democracy University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can you skip the hospital trip? new study tests home monitoring for bladder treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with overactive bladder can be monitored at home after receiving botulinum toxin injections, instead of going to the hospital. About 112 participants will be randomly assigned to either home or hospital follow-up. The goal is to see if home moni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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500 beijing seniors to be tracked for urinary health and disease links
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 500 Beijing residents aged 60 and older to see how urinary function (like bladder and kidney health) relates to the development of multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Participants will have regular health checks, bl…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Weight loss showdown: GLP-1 drugs vs. surgery for pelvic floor health
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 women who are either taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs or undergoing bariatric surgery. Researchers want to see how these treatments change pelvic floor symptoms like incontinence and prolapse. Participants do not need to have any pelvic floor symptoms to …
Sponsor: Hartford HealthCare • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:04 UTC