OVERACTIVE BLADDER

This study tested a special chair that uses high-intensity electromagnetic energy to make pelvic floor muscles contract—like doing thousands of Kegels in 28 minutes. 36 women with stress or urge urinary incontinence received either the full-strength treatment or a weaker sham ver…

This study tested a small implantable device that stimulates the tibial nerve to treat overactive bladder. 188 adults with urge incontinence who had not improved with other treatments received the implant. The main goal was to see if at least half of participants had a 50% or gre…

This study tested a small device called eCoin that is placed under the skin near the ankle to stimulate a nerve that controls the bladder. It involved 133 adults with overactive bladder who had urgency leakage and did not get help from medications. The goal was to see if the impl…

This study tested whether giving Botox in one injection site works as well as ten sites for women with overactive bladder or urge incontinence. 116 women were randomly assigned to receive 100 units of Botox in either one or ten spots in the bladder. Researchers measured symptom s…

This study tested whether an extended-release version of the diuretic torsemide works better than the standard immediate-release form for reducing overactive bladder symptoms in people with chronic heart failure. Twenty-four participants took each version for four weeks, tracking…

This study looked at whether two drugs, mirabegron and montelukast, are safe and helpful for people with liver cirrhosis who also have overactive bladder and asthma. 78 participants took part over 3 months. Researchers tracked bladder symptoms, breathing issues, and side effects …

This study tested whether giving children with dry overactive bladder (OAB) high-dose vitamin D along with behavioral therapy works better than standard medication. 180 children aged 5 and older with low vitamin D levels participated. The goal was to see if vitamin D could reduce…

This study tested whether women with overactive bladder (OAB) can easily use the FemPulse system at home. Five women with OAB for over 6 months participated. The main goal was to see if they were satisfied with using the device as instructed.

This study looked at whether adding tadalafil (a drug for erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate) to solifenacin (a standard overactive bladder drug) works better than solifenacin alone for women with overactive bladder. 80 women aged 18 to 60 with symptoms for over 6 months …

This study looked at two ways to schedule follow-up nerve stimulation treatments for overactive bladder: once a month or only when symptoms return. 37 women who had already completed 12 weekly sessions took part. The goal was to see if an as-needed schedule works as well as month…

This study looked at whether a home-based nerve stimulation treatment (TTNS) works as well as a clinic-based version (PTNS) for overactive bladder. About 70 patients from a county hospital tried one of the two treatments and reported their symptoms and satisfaction. The goal was …

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for adults with overactive bladder (OAB). 14 participants received brain stimulation to see if it could improve bladder control and reduce urgency. The goal was to understand how…

This study looked at 61 women with overactive bladder whose symptoms didn't improve with one medication. Researchers gave them a combination of two drugs and tracked which factors made treatment more likely to fail. The goal was to better understand who might need different treat…