Shock therapy for bladder control: which works better?
NCT ID NCT07366918
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if electrical stimulation applied to the vaginal area or the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) can help women with overactive bladder. 63 women will be split into three groups: one gets vaginal stimulation plus bladder training, another gets perineal stimulation plus training, and the third gets only bladder training. The goal is to see which approach reduces urine leaks and improves quality of life over 8 weeks.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 63 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women over the age of 18 with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic OAB * Intolerant or unresponsive to antimuscarinic or oral β3 adrenoceptor agonist (mirabegron) medications and not using them for at least 4 weeks * Ability to understand the procedures, advantages, and potential side effects * Ability to provide written, informed consent * Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength of 3/5 or higher (modified Oxford scale, minimum: 0 - maximum: 5) Exclusion Criteria: * Women with pure stress urinary incontinence * History of conservative treatment for OAB within the last 6 months (MI, IVES, perineal ES, etc.) * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant at the time of the study * Diagnosis of vaginal infection, urinary tract infection, or cancer * Women with urinary incontinence within the last 3 months Those who have undergone urogynecological surgery * Those with genital area disorders that may preclude the use of a vaginal probe or perineal electrode * Those diagnosed with stage 2 or higher according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Assessment (POP-Q) * Those with a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator * Those with neurogenic bladder or a history of neurological disease * Those with a urine residual of more than 100 ml detected by ultrasound (using an ultrasound device) * Those with allergies to condoms or lubricating gels used with a vaginal probe or perineometer
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Locations
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Pamukkale University
RECRUITINGDenizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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