OVERACTIVE BLADDER

This study tested a small implantable device that stimulates the tibial nerve to treat overactive bladder. 188 adults with urge incontinence who had not improved with other treatments received the implant. The main goal was to see if at least half of participants had a 50% or gre…

This study tested a special chair that uses high-intensity electromagnetic waves to make pelvic floor muscles contract very strongly, like doing thousands of Kegel exercises in one session. 36 women with stress or urge urinary incontinence received either the full treatment or a …

This study tests whether a daily cranberry extract pill can change the bacteria in the bladder to reduce sudden urges and frequent bathroom trips in women who do not have leakage. Researchers will compare bacteria samples and symptom scores before and after 12 weeks of treatment.…

This study looked at whether two drugs, mirabegron and montelukast, are safe and helpful for people with liver cirrhosis who also have overactive bladder and asthma. 78 participants took part over 3 months. Researchers tracked bladder symptoms, breathing issues, and side effects …

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can help adults with overactive bladder. Researchers measured changes in brain activity and bladder symptoms in 14 participants. The goal was to see if targeting specific brain regions could impr…

This study tested whether an extended-release version of the diuretic torsemide works better than the standard immediate-release form for reducing overactive bladder symptoms in people with chronic heart failure. Twenty-four participants took each version for four weeks, tracking…

This study tested whether giving Botox in one injection site works as well as ten sites for women with overactive bladder or urge incontinence. 116 women were randomly assigned to receive 100 units of Botox in either one or ten spots in the bladder. Researchers measured symptom s…

This study tested whether women with overactive bladder (OAB) can easily use the FemPulse system at home. Five women with OAB for over 6 months participated. The main goal was to see if they were satisfied with using the device as instructed.

This study tested two ways of scheduling maintenance therapy for overactive bladder using percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS). 37 women who had already completed 12 weekly PTNS sessions were assigned to either monthly treatments or sessions only when they felt they neede…

This study looked at whether a home-based nerve stimulation treatment (TTNS) works as well as a clinic-based version (PTNS) for overactive bladder. About 70 patients from a county hospital tried one of the two treatments and reported their symptoms and satisfaction. The goal was …

This study looked at whether adding tadalafil (a drug for erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate) to solifenacin (a standard overactive bladder drug) works better than solifenacin alone for women with overactive bladder. 80 women aged 18 to 60 with symptoms for over 6 months …

This study tested whether high-dose vitamin D plus behavioral therapy can help children with dry overactive bladder (OAB) urinate less often. 180 children received either standard drugs or vitamin D drops for a short time. The goal was to see if vitamin D works better than usual …

This study tested a small device called eCoin that is implanted under the skin near the ankle to stimulate a nerve that controls the bladder. The goal was to see if it could reduce urgent, frequent urination and accidental leaks in people with overactive bladder. 133 adults who h…

This study looked at 61 women with overactive bladder whose symptoms didn't improve with one medication. Researchers gave them a combination of two drugs and tracked which factors made treatment more likely to fail. The goal was to better understand who might need different treat…