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Heat waves for bladder relief? radiofrequency shows promise for overactive bladder

NCT ID NCT07398014

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Maribor Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether applying gentle radiofrequency energy (like deep heat) to the bladder area can reduce symptoms of overactive bladder and sudden urine leakage. 95 women were randomly assigned to receive either real radiofrequency or a sham (placebo) treatment. Researchers tracked symptom changes and quality of life over 12 months. The goal was to see if this device-based approach could be a safe, drug-free alternative for managing these common bladder issues.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
radiofrequency (TECAR device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option to reduce urgent bathroom trips and improve quality of life for women with overactive bladder.
What could go wrong
This is a single, relatively small trial (95 women) and radiofrequency is not yet approved for this use. Results need confirmation in larger, longer studies.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

95 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

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

30 to 80 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * ICIQ-OAB criteria to determinate OAB Exclusion Criteria: * women with pacemaker, active malignancy, urinary infection, sclerodermia, active radioth., women with stress urinary incontinence, women who used pharmocological treatment for OAB less than 3 months before the RF, immunodeficiency

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

overactive bladder Urinary Incontinence, Urge

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Overactive bladder and urge urinary incontinence Treating overactive bladder with RF

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Damir Franić

    Rogaška Slatina, 3250, Slovenia