Ankle nerve zap may ease Kids' bladder troubles
NCT ID NCT06769854
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether stimulating a nerve near the ankle, called percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), can safely treat overactive bladder in children aged 5 to 21. The treatment uses a device called Urgent PC that sends weak electrical signals through a thin needle to the nerve. Researchers will monitor side effects and track changes in bladder function using diaries and surveys.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) via Urgent PC device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option to help children with overactive bladder gain better bladder control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Risks include bruising, infection, or no improvement in symptoms.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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5 to 21 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: 1. Age 5-21 years old (inclusive) 2. Obtained legally effective informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization from the participant or the participant's parent/legal guardian/legally authorized representative (LAR) 3. Minor participant is willing and able to provide assent (as applicable) 4. History of primary or secondary non-neurogenic OAB as defined by a VDES score of ≥11 and a positive modified bother score within 30 days of consent 5. Has previously tried and failed standard urotherapy and at least one anticholinergic or beta-3 adrenergic agonist 6. Adequate fluid intake for age as reported by participant or parent/legal guardian/LAR 7. Micturition frequency of at least 8 times (mean)/day for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment 8. At least 1 daytime incontinence episode (mean)/day for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment 9. If on allowed treatment for OAB, stable dose for at least 30 days prior to screening and willingness to continue that dose for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known or apparent untreated anatomical abnormality of the lower urinary tract (e.g., untreated ureterocele) 2. Known neurogenic bladder (e.g., spina bifida, history of spinal cord injury, tethered cord) 3. Presence of local skin lesions (e.g., rash, skin infections) on the medial surfaces of both ankles at the time of consent 4. Metal implants in the medial ankle area 5. Pacemakers or implantable defibrillators 6. History of excessive bleeding 7. Nerve damage that may impact the percutaneous tibial nerve or pelvic floor function 8. History of chemodenervation of the bladder (e.g., via intravesical instillation or intradetrusor injection of botulinum toxin) 9. Known current, untreated UTI 10. Current or previous pregnancy at screening or planned pregnancy during the duration of the study, for females of childbearing potential 11. Any condition that, in the judgment of the investigator or treating clinician, precludes participation because it could affect participant safety 12. Previous treatment with this device or participation in this study or in any other study for the treatment of OAB 13. High-grade vesicoureteral reflux (grades 4-5) 14. Diagnosed diabetes insipidus (pituitary, nephrogenic, or acquired) 15. Stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) (since device may further disrupt or exacerbate abnormal urine flow) 16. Significant post-void residual defined as \>60 mL 17. Initiation of or change of OAB treatment during screening or the duration of the study.
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