Can a leg nerve zap curb Post-Prostate surgery leakage?
NCT ID NCT07742176
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the leg, called transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), can reduce urinary incontinence in men who have had their prostate removed. Participants will receive either active TTNS or a sham (inactive) version, alongside standard pelvic floor muscle training, for 12 weeks. The study measures changes in urine leakage, pelvic floor strength, quality of life, and emotional well-being to see if this approach offers real benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) delivered via a device, added to pelvic floor muscle training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, TTNS could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to reduce post-surgical urinary leakage and improve quality of life in men after prostate removal.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and uses a sham control, so results may not be definitive. TTNS may provide only modest benefit, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pamukkale, Denizli, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)
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