Heat wave for bladder control: new office treatment tested
NCT ID NCT07279142
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if a gentle heat treatment (45-50°C) delivered through the vagina can calm overactive bladder symptoms. The heat targets nerve endings in the bladder muscle to reduce urgency and leakage. About 48 adults with moderate to severe symptoms will receive this office-based, non-invasive procedure. The goal is to improve symptoms and quality of life without major side effects.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 48 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age\>18 years old * Subject is willing to provide Informed Consent, is geographically stable, understands the requirements for completing the bladder diary and is willing to comply with the required diary, follow-up visits, and testing schedules. * Urinary incontinence, predominant urgency incontinence, with moderate-severe overactive bladder, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Overactibe Bladder Short Form (ICIQ-OABSS) score ≥6. * Ability and willingness to self-catheterize in case this is necessary. * With respect to their reproductive capacity must be post-menopausal or surgically sterile or willing to use a contraceptive method with a failure rate of less than 1% per year when used consistently and correctly from screening until the last follow up Exclusion Criteria: * Pacemaker or internal defibrillator, or any other metallic or electronic implant anywhere in the body. * Any permanent implant or an injected chemical substance in the treatment area. * Superficial areas that have been injected with hyaluronic acid (HA)/collagen/fat injections or other augmentation methods with bio-material during last 6 months. * Current or history of cancer, or current condition of any other type of cancer, or premalignant moles. * Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders, sensory disturbances, epilepsy, uncontrolled hypertension, and liver or kidney diseases. * Pregnancy, the intention of pregnancy and nursing. * Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as Acquired Immunodeficency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficency Virus (HIV), autoimmune disorders, or use of immunosuppressive medications. * Patients with a history of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent Herpes Simplex in the treatment area, may be treated only following a prophylactic regimen. * Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid dysfunction and hormonal virilization. * Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, eczema, and rash. * History of vaginal disorders, keloids, abnormal wound healing. * History of bleeding coagulopathies or use of anticoagulants in the last 10 days, as per the practitioner's discretion. * Non-italian speakers * Severely impaired mobility or cognition * Spinal cord injury or advanced/severe neurologic condition including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease * Repair of pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence procedure in the previous 6 months * Ongoing complications of prior anti-incontinence surgery * Received intravesical botulinum injection within the previous 12 months * History of an implanted nerve stimulator for incontinence * History of prior sling or vaginal mesh placement, * Previous diagnosis of interstitial cystitis, bladder cancer, or chronic pelvic pain * Current participation in any other conflicting interventional or OAB treatment study * Planning to become pregnant during the study period. * Pelvic radiation, history of pelvic radiation * Active urinary tract or vaginal infection * Anatomical conditions that would prevent the introduction and use of the device, in such as significant pelvic organ prolapse, * Current hydronephrosis or hydroureter * Bladder outflow obstruction * Active pelvic organ malignancy * Urethral obstruction * Urinary retention or prolonged catheter use * Less than 12 months post-partum or currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the following 12 months. * Untreated symptomatic urinary tract infection * Unevaluated hematuria * Medical instability * Allergy to anesthetics as Benzocaine/Lidocaine/Tetracaine Cream (BLT Cream) used in the study * Not available for follow-up in 6 months * Participation in other research trials that could influence results of this study
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Locations
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Italy, 20132, Italy
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