Could a TENS unit at home ease overactive bladder? new study recruits rural women

NCT ID NCT07178314

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether women living in rural areas can use a simple TENS device at home to reduce overactive bladder symptoms. Thirty-eight women will apply mild electrical stimulation to a nerve in their ankle for 30 minutes, three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will track changes in bladder symptoms and quality of life using questionnaires and voiding diaries.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) via a TENS unit
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient, non-drug option for managing overactive bladder at home, especially for women in rural areas with limited access to clinics.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 38 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the treatment might not provide significant symptom relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

overactive bladder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OVERACTIVE BLADDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITING

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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