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NESA Neuromodulation Versus Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Stimulation
Led by Daniel David Álamo Arce · Updated on 2025-06-13
25
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Introduction: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition characterized by urinary urgency, frequency, and, in some cases, urge incontinence. Non-invasive neuromodulation has emerged as an effective therapeutic option by modulating the neural pathways involved in bladder control. This approach offers a promising alternative for patients who do not respond to conventional treatments. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of non-invasive NESA neuromodulation compared to posterior tibial stimulation in patients with overactive bladder. compared to posterior tibial stimulation, with same-day exercises and patient education on quality of life, symptoms, discomfort and sleep. day of the session and patient education on quality of life, symptoms, discomfort and sleep. Methods: Twenty-four patients (24 women), aged 38-85 years with overactive bladder will be included in this experimental clinical trial study. Each patient will attend ten sessions two days a week. Patient life quality will be measured using SF-36, sleep quality with the Pittsburgh questionnaire, perception of urinari incontinence (UI) symptoms and patient quality of life with the ICIQ-SF questionnaire. All these variables will be measured before, immediately after the ten sessions and at two months after the end of treatment. Ethic: The study was approved by the ethics committee of the University of Valencia, and all participants will be given an informed consent form.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
NESA Neuromodulation Versus Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Stimulation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with overactive bladder, with or without previous treatments
- Previous pharmacological treatments without adequate clinical response
- Able to understand and complete study questionnaires and provide written consent
- No contraindications for electrotherapy such as pacemakers, pregnancy, internal bleeding, poor skin condition, or phobia of electricity
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of urinary fistula
- Urinary infections within the last 12 months
- Blood in urine during the study
- Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study
- Central or peripheral nervous system diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease)
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Bladder Botox treatment currently or within last year
- Use of interstim device currently or implanted
- Bladder outlet obstruction
- Urinary retention
- Treatment with more than two antidepressants, multiple benzodiazepines, or antiepileptics
- Contraindications for electrotherapy treatment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain, 46010
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Research Team
R
Raquel I Medina-Ramírez, PhD. Physiotherapist
CONTACT
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Laura FUENTES-APARICIO, PhD. Physical Therapy
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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