To determine the effects of electrical stimulation of the nerves in the foot on the incidence of nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in children
Nocturnal Enuresis is a very common and difficult to treat problem in the pediatric population which can have significant negative impact on a child's quality of life. Apart from medications which can have significant side effects limiting their use, there is a lack of effective and safe treatment options for children with frequent nocturnal enuresis. If foot stimulation prior to bed does indeed improve the frequency of nocturnal enuresis, it may provide a safe and non-invasive therapeutic option.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
electrical stimulation of the nerves in the foot on the incidence of nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in children
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh og UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Decrease in Nocturnal Enuresis
To determine if foot stimulation can decrease nocturnal enuresis in children as measured by daily night-time voiding log. The outcome is the number of participants that had a clinical response with improvement of at least 1 wet night reduction during the 6-week stimulation period.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Quality of Life Questionnaire Scores
The NLUTD/DES questionnaire (Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction/Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome) has been validated and is reliable for assessing lower urinary tract and bowel dysfunction. The questionnaire is scored using a 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaire consists of a total of 14 questions, each question asking about a symptom. Question #7 specifically addresses nocturnal enuresis. A score of 4 indicates severe symptoms, while a score of 0 indicates none. The maximum score is 52, indicating the most severe symptoms, while the minimum score of zero indicates zero symptoms. Scores of 11 or greater indicate bladder or bowel dysfunction.
Time frame: 6 weeks
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