Shocking the saphenous nerve: a new way to calm an overactive bladder?

NCT ID NCT07780786

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial is testing a wearable device that stimulates a nerve in the calf to see if it can reduce the sudden, urgent need to urinate that defines overactive bladder. About 290 adults with overactive bladder symptoms will be randomly assigned to use the device daily or take a standard medication for 12 weeks, after which the medication group can switch to the device. The study tracks changes in bladder symptoms and quality of life using digital questionnaires, aiming to see if the device works as well as the drug.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A wearable neurostimulation device that delivers transcutaneous electrical stimulation to the saphenous nerve in the calf, used to treat overactive bladder symptoms.
What this could lead to
If effective, this device could offer a non-drug, non-invasive option for managing overactive bladder, potentially reducing reliance on daily medication.
What could go wrong
The trial is still testing the device against a standard medication, and results may show it is not as effective or may cause side effects like skin irritation or discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 290 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and female nonhospitalized individuals, 18 years of age or older, who are ambulatory and able to use the NiNA device, cell-phone Apps, and toilet independently 2. Self-reported symptoms of OAB for at least 6 months 3. Self-reported to be able to read and understand English sufficiently to provide informed consent 4. Have the required language, cognitive and physical capabilities to comply with study requirements per study investigator or delegate 5. Urinary frequency (eight or more micturitions per 24 hours) 6. 3 - 27 episodes of UUI demonstrated on a consecutive 3-day bladder diary 7. No pharmacological treatment of OAB for 2 weeks prior to screening 8. Demonstrates a positive nerve recruitment test in at least one leg 9. Willing to utilize effective contraception for period of study if female of childbearing potential (e.g., complete abstinence, oral contraceptives, patch, barrier (diaphragm or condom), intrauterine contraceptive injection, intrauterine device or hormonal vaginal contraceptive ring) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to ambulate independently. 2. Has indwelling urinary catheter or requires intermittent catheterization. 3. Any current or prior use of tolterodine (any formulation) 4. Currently treated with any azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole), macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin), cyclosporine or vinblastine. 5. Previously treated with advanced therapy treatment options for OAB including botulinum toxin injections, sacral neuromodulation, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation or surgery. 6. Has an active implantable device such as a pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), implanted neurostimulator. 7. Has bilateral knee or tibial plateau implants. 8. Treatment with advanced therapy options for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) including incontinence slings, surgery and urethral bulking within the previous 12 months 9. Has an artificial urinary sphincter implant. 10. Has previously participated in any OAB clinical research. 11. Past or current history of clinically significant bladder outlet obstruction or urinary retention. 12. Past or current history of gastric retention, narrow-angle glaucoma, or significant reduction in renal or liver function. 13. Has primary stress urinary incontinence or mixed incontinence where the stress component is greater than one-third of the urgency urinary incontinence component based on the 3-day bladder diary at baseline. 14. Has more than 3 occurrences of nocturia per night, on average, based on the 3-day bladder diary at baseline. 15. Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction as determined by medical history. 16. Unable to comply with the study protocol including inability to utilize smart phone technology ("app" use). 17. Unable to place and use the investigational device and use supporting software per study personnel. 18. Exhibits neurologic deficit secondary to neurologic disease or injury that could impact either saphenous nerve or pelvic floor function, per study investigator. 19. Has inadequate skin integrity or any evidence of an infection or inflammation in both legs within the target treatment area per study investigator. 20. Has significant scarring on both legs around the treatment sites from prior surgery or injury, per study investigator. 21. Has significant skin condition, peripheral neuropathy or clinically significant edema that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with transcutaneous saphenous nerve stimulation. 22. History of recurrent urinary tract infections (two or more within 6 months or 3 in one year). 23. Untreated urinary tract infection at the time of screening assessment. 24. Has clinically significant abnormalities on the urine dipstick test or per the discretion of the study investigator. 25. Is or could be pregnant or breastfeeding based on self-report or a urine pregnancy test. 26. Self-reports clinically significant and untreated pelvic organ prolapse that protrudes beyond the vaginal introitus. 27. Displays polyuria with a daily urine output \> 3000 ml/day per participant's baseline frequency-volume chart at screening. 28. Self-reports significant lower urinary tract pain or diagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. 29. Has a self-reported history of lower urinary tract cancers of any etiology, active pelvic cancer diagnosis or radiation therapy of the pelvic area. 30. Experiences uncontrolled diabetes that would impact study enrollment or completion, in the opinion of the investigator. 31. Cannot tolerate 30 minutes of stimulation above saphenous nerve recruitment thresholds. 32. Any conditions or issues that, in the opinion of the PI, may make the participant not be a good fit for trial and/or place them at high risk of not completing the study

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virtua Primary Care

    Camden, New Jersey, 08104, United States

  • Western Urology

    Maribyrnong, Victoria, 3032, Australia

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