Ankle zaps may curb bladder leaks in kids with spina bifida

NCT ID NCT06025734

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a treatment called transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) for children aged 8-18 with spina bifida who still leak urine despite regular catheter use. TTNS uses mild electrical pulses at the ankle to stimulate a nerve that helps control the bladder. Participants will receive 6 weekly treatments (done at home after the first session) and track leakage episodes, pad use, and quality of life. If it works, treatment may continue for another 6 weeks.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SPINA BIFIDA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spina bifida Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPINA BIFIDA

Contacts and locations

Show contact details

Study contacts

Contact

Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact

Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

Scottish Rite for Children
RECRUITING

Dallas, Texas, 75219, United States