New wearable device could zap overactive bladder symptoms without surgery
NCT ID NCT03784170
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.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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McKay Urology
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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Minnesota Urology
Woodbury, Minnesota, 55125, United States
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University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States