New wearable device could zap overactive bladder symptoms without surgery

NCT ID NCT03784170

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: FemPulse Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested a new non-implanted device that uses mild electrical stimulation to help control overactive bladder in women. 21 women with the condition used the FemPulse System, and researchers tracked side effects, urinary frequency, urgency, and quality of life. The goal was to see if the device is safe and can ease symptoms without the need for drugs or implants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: FemPulse System (non-implanted electrical stimulation device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer women with overactive bladder a non-surgical, drug-free option to reduce frequent urination and urgency.
What could go wrong: This was a very small early study (21 women) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The device may cause discomfort or fail to improve symptoms for some users.

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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.

URINARY BLADDER OVERACTIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

McKay Urology

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
Minnesota Urology

Woodbury, Minnesota, 55125, United States
University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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