Could a simple nerve zap ease bladder troubles in Parkinson's?
NCT ID NCT02190851
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether a daily 20-minute nerve stimulation (TENS) on the ankle could improve bladder control in people with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy. 110 participants used either an active or a sham device for 3 months. The main goal was to see if patients felt their bladder symptoms had improved.
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Locations
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Clinique Saint Augustin
Bordeaux, 33074, France
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Hospital Chenevier
Créteil, 94000, France
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Hospital Dubos
Pontoise, 95300, France
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Hospital Poincare
Garches, 92380, France
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Huriez Hospital
Lille, 59037, France
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Pontchaillou Hospital
Rennes, 35, France
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UHToulouse
Toulouse, 31059, France
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Uiversity hospital
Marseille, 13385, France
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University Hospital
Lyon, 69310, France
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University hospital
Paris, 75013, France
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University hospital
Rouen, 76038, France
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage bladder symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. The results may not apply to all patients, and the effect might be modest or due to a placebo.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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