To determine the effects of electrical stimulation of the nerves in the foot on overactive bladder conditions in children.
Bladder overactivity in the pediatric population presents a more challenging clinical situation than in adults after failure of medical therapy, as other treatments with proven efficacy such as botulinum injections and interstim sacral nerve stimulators are too invasive for the routine use in children. A non-invasive, effective way to improve overactive bladder in this population would have a great impact on a child's quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Electrical stimulation will be applied to the foot via skin surface electrodes for a minimum of 2 hours per day for 1 week to 20 subjects.
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh og UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Number of participants with decreased urinary frequency
Foot stimulation decreases urinary frequency measured by a daily voiding diary.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Number of participants with improved over active bladder symptoms
Foot stimulation improves OAB symptoms over the course of 3-week period, with foot stimulation applied during the second week measured by a validated symptom survey
Time frame: 3 weeks
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