New implant aims to curb bladder leaks with just 30 minutes of daily stimulation
NCT ID NCT07247136
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a small implanted device that stimulates a nerve in the lower back to help control sudden, urgent urination. Thirty adults who have not been helped by standard medications will use the device for 30 minutes each day. Researchers will check if it reduces leaking episodes by at least half and monitor for any side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Neuspera Implantable Sacral Neuromodulation System (a device that stimulates the sacral nerve)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug option for people with urinary urgency incontinence who haven't found relief from other treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The device also requires a surgical implant, which carries risks like infection or device-related side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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22 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Is male or female 22 years of age or older. * Has a diagnosis of UUI for greater than or equal to 6 months prior to the screening baseline visit date. * Has failed, could not tolerate (stopped taking medication due to lack of efficacy or intolerable side effects), or not a good candidate for (as determined by treating physician) at least one (1) antimuscarinic or β3 adrenoceptor agonist medication. * Is willing and able to washout (at least five half-lives) from OAB medications for a period determined appropriate based on type of OAB medication prior to the baseline bladder diary and remain off OAB medications through the study duration OR must be willing to maintain medication through the study duration. * Has a diagnosis of UUI with at least 4 UUI episodes on a 72-hour diary. * Has a positive stimulation trial with a 50% reduction in UUI episodes. Exclusion Criteria: * Has a contraindication for the Neuspera SNM System per the device labeling. * Has a hemoglobin A1c of \>8%. * Has glucosuria. * Has diabetic neuropathy. * Has interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome as defined by either American Urological Association (AUA) or European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines, chronic pelvic pain, or recurrent symptomatic urinary tract infections. * Has skin, orthopedic, neurological, or hematological (bleeding disorder) or anatomical limitations that could prevent successful placement of the neurostimulator. * Has broken, blistered skin or compromised circulation in the area of the neurostimulator implant. * Has neurogenic bladder dysfunction such as traumatic or atraumatic myelopathy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism, or history of cerebrovascular accident. * Has documented urinary retention within 6 months prior to the screening baseline visit date. * Has clinically significant bladder outlet obstruction. * Is currently undergoing or has previously undergone pelvic irradiation. * Is a subject with a mechanical obstruction such as benign prostatic hypertrophy, urethral stricture, or cancer. * Has current grade 3 or 4 pelvic organ prolapse including cystocele, rectocele, enterocele, procidentia or vaginal vault prolapse. * Has received tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) in the past 3 months for the treatment of overactive bladder or unwilling to stay off TNS therapy for the study duration. * Has received treatment of urinary symptoms with any botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BoNT-A) agent in the past 6 months; (e.g. obotulinumtoxinA, Botox,® abobotulinumtoxinA, Dysport® IncobotulinumtoxinA, Xeomin®). * Is a woman who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during this clinical study or is a woman of child-bearing potential who is not using a medically acceptable method of birth control. Women of child-bearing potential must undergo a pregnancy test, with clear negative result. * Has previously had SNM therapy. * Has active implantable medical devices such as neurostimulators, drug pumps, pacemakers, or internal defibrillators since compatibility has not been assessed.
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Conditions
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As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Southern Urogynecology, LLC
RECRUITINGWest Columbia, South Carolina, 29169, United States
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