Coin-Sized implant zaps nerves to curb urgent bathroom trips
NCT ID NCT05882318
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a coin-sized device called eCoin that is implanted near the ankle to stimulate a nerve and reduce urgent bathroom trips in people with overactive bladder. 38 adults who had not gotten enough relief from other treatments were randomly assigned to receive either a strong or mild stimulation. The main goal was to see how many fewer urgent leaks they had per day after 3 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- eCoin Peripheral Neurostimulator System (implanted device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, low-maintenance option for people with overactive bladder who haven't found relief from other treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants. The device requires surgery, and it's not yet clear if the benefit is large enough to outweigh the risks of implantation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Adult & Pediatric Urology P.C.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States
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Associated Urologists of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States
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Cypress Medical Research Center
Wichita, Kansas, 67226, United States
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Genesis Research
Downey, California, 90241, United States
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Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine
Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
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The Iowa Clinic
Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States
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Urology Associates of Central California
Fresno, California, 93720, United States
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