Could a simple nerve stimulator ease bladder troubles in Parkinson's?

NCT ID NCT02190851

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a daily 20-minute nerve stimulation (TENS) applied to the ankle could improve bladder control in people with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy. A total of 110 participants used either an active or a sham device for 3 months. The main goal was to see if patients felt their bladder symptoms had improved.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage bladder symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. The results may not be strong enough to change practice, and the effect could be due to a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple system atrophy Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinique Saint Augustin

Bordeaux, 33074, France
Hospital Chenevier

Créteil, 94000, France
Hospital Dubos

Pontoise, 95300, France
Hospital Poincare

Garches, 92380, France
Huriez Hospital

Lille, 59037, France
Pontchaillou Hospital

Rennes, 35, France
UHToulouse

Toulouse, 31059, France
Uiversity hospital

Marseille, 13385, France
University Hospital

Lyon, 69310, France
University hospital

Paris, 75013, France
University hospital

Rouen, 76038, France

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