Zapping nerves to stop Parkinson's bathroom urgency

NCT ID NCT02190851

Summary

This study tested whether gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve near the ankle could improve bladder control problems in people with Parkinson's disease. 110 participants used either the real stimulation device or a placebo device for 20 minutes daily over 3 months. Researchers measured whether patients felt their bladder symptoms improved and tracked changes in bathroom frequency and quality of life.

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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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