Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Therapy in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Developing After Stroke

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT07740668

Kutahya Health Sciences University50 enrolled

Overview

This study is a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical stimulation (posterior tibial nerve stimulation, PTNS) in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) developing after stroke. Primary Hypothesis: PTNS therapy will significantly improve OAB symptoms in post-stroke patients compared to standard care/sham stimulation. Primary Outcome Measure: Change from baseline in Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and/or frequency of urgency episodes as assessed after 12 weeks of treatment."

controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical stimulation (posterior tibial nerve stimulation, PTNS) in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) developing after stroke.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Stroke Overactive Bladder (OAB)Tibial Nerve

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 70 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age 40 to 70 years * History of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at least 6 months before enrollment * Presence of overactive bladder symptoms * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age outside the study range * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Active urinary tract infection * Neurogenic conditions other than stroke affecting bladder function * Inability to comply with study procedures * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in daily frequency of urgency episodes

Number of urgency episodes per 24 hours recorded in patient bladder diary.

Time frame: Baseline and at 12 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes

Change in micturition frequency

Average number of micturitions per 24 hours.