The aim of our study is a comparison of the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) protocols in women with overactive bladder (OAB).
OAB is a condition defined by the International Continence Society as the presence of urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence, in the absence of urinary tract infection or other obvious pathology. TENS has positive effects on OAB. However, there are not enough studies on how often this stimulation is applied. Studies are needed on this subject.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Overactive bladder symptoms
Overactive bladder symptoms will be assessed with the Overactive Bladder-V8 Questionnaire
Time frame: change from baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks
Urgency severity
Urgency severity will be assessed with Patients' Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale
Time frame: change from baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks
Bladder functions
Bladder functions will be assessed with voiding diary
Time frame: change from baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks
Life quality
Life quality will be assessed with the King's Health Questionnaire
Time frame: change from baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks
Strength of pelvic floor muscle
Strength of pelvic floor muscle will be assessed with Modified Oxford Scale
Time frame: change from baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks
Perception of recovery
Perception of recovery will be assessed with a 4-point Likert scale
Time frame: change from baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks
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