Heat waves for bladder relief? radiofrequency shows promise for overactive bladder
NCT ID NCT07398014
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying gentle radiofrequency energy (like deep heat) to the bladder area can reduce symptoms of overactive bladder and sudden urine leakage. 95 women were randomly assigned to receive either real radiofrequency or a sham (placebo) treatment. Researchers tracked symptom changes and quality of life over 12 months. The goal was to see if this device-based approach could be a safe, drug-free alternative for managing these common bladder issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- radiofrequency (TECAR device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option to reduce urgent bathroom trips and improve quality of life for women with overactive bladder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single, relatively small trial (95 women) and radiofrequency is not yet approved for this use. Results need confirmation in larger, longer studies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Damir Franić
Rogaška Slatina, 3250, Slovenia