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Bladder DysfunctionNesaTibialNCT07019597

NESA Neuromodulation Versus Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Stimulation

A study testing Non-invasive neuromodulation NESA(NNG) and Non-invasive Neuromodulation Posterior Tibial (NTPG) in people with Bladder Dysfunction, run by Daniel David Álamo Arce at 1 site in Spain.

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Trial summary

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. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Bladder Dysfunction
What is being tested?
Non-invasive neuromodulation NESA(NNG) and Non-invasive Neuromodulation Posterior Tibial (NTPG)
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
25 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
1 May 2025to 1 Sep 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Minimum criteria for a primary diagnosis of overactive bladder who have or have not received active/alternative treatments for this pathology.
  • Patients with previous pharmacological treatments that have not obtained an adequate clinical response.
  • Patients whose cognitive abilities are competent to participate in the study and are able to complete the study questionnaires and have given written consent to participate in the study.
  • Without further contraindications for electrotherapy treatment such as serious use of pacemakers, pregnancy, internal bleeding, poor skin condition (ulcerations, wounds...) and/or phobia of electricity.

Who cannot join

  • Presence of urinary fistula.
  • Infections in the last 12 months.
  • Haematuria during the trial period.
  • Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study.
  • Pathology of the central or peripheral nervous system (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, etc.).
  • Uncontrolled diabetes.
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  • Currently treated with Botox injections for the bladder or within the last year.
  • Current treatment with interstim or currently implanted interstim device.
  • Bladder outlet obstruction.
  • Urinary retention.
  • Treatment with more than two antidepressants and/or multiple benzodiazepines, as well as antiepileptics.
  • Contraindications for electrotherapy treatment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Raquel I Medina-Ramírez, PhD. Physiotherapist contact

0034 665265685 ext. 0034

raquel.medina@ulpgc.es

Laura FUENTES-APARICIO, PhD. Physical Therapy contact

669682391 ext. 0034

Laura.Fuentes@uv.es

Spain1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University of Valencia

    Valencia, 46010

    Laura Fuentes-Aparicio, PhD. Physical Therapy, 699682391 ext. 0034, Laura.Fuentes@uv.es

    Paloma Blasco Sonora, Physical Therapy, 656438815 ext. 0034

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About this study

Official title: Non-invasive NESA Neuromodulation Versus Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder

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.

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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.

Being tested
Non-invasive neuromodulation NESA(NNG), Non-invasive Neuromodulation Posterior Tibial (NTPG)
Keywords
overactive bladder, Transcutaneous neuromodulation, Nesa Non-Invasive Neuromodulation, Posterior tibial nerve stimulation
Medical subject headings
Urinary Bladder, Overactive

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Non-invasive neuromodulation NESA(NNG)Device

    Also called NESA neuromodulation, NESA ultra low currents

    NESA is a non-invasive monitoring device, which emits low frequency (1.3-14.28 Hz, depending on the programme), low intensity (0.1-0.9 mA), low voltage (±3 V) ultra low currents, and therefore imperceptible to the patient. It is based on neuromodulation of the autonomic nervous system.

  • Non-invasive Neuromodulation Posterior Tibial (NTPG)Device

    Also called NEUROTRAC MYOPLUS PRO

    NTPG is an electrotherapy using a device called NEUROTRAC MYOPLUS PRO (brand name) to perform non-invasive TENS-type electrotherapy with biphasic currents.

Study groups in NCT07019597
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group1: Non-invasive neuromodulation NESA (NNG group)ExperimentalGroup 1: Non-invasive NESA® Neuromodulation (NNG) using NESA (Applied superficial stimulation, acronym in spanish) device with same-day exercise and education by providing common, non-individualised written instructions, such as dietary and social advice. NNG was performed with the patient supine, using NESA technology with gloves and anklets, with a total of 24 electrodes plus a directional electrode for global neuromodulation; NESA is a non-invasive monitoring device which emits ultra low frequency currents (1.3-14.28 Hz, depending on the programme), low intensity (0.1-0.9 mA), and low voltage (±3 V) and therefore imperceptible to the patient. Each day a different programme was applied. On the first three days, programme 1 (P1) 15 min, programme 2 (P2) 15 min and programme 7 (P7) 30 min were applied. From the fourth to the sixth day, P2 30 min and P7 30 min were applied, finishing the rest of the days with P3 30 min and P7 30 min. At the same time pelvic exercises were performed.
Receives: Device: Non-invasive neuromodulation NESA(NNG)
Group 2: Non Invasive Posterior Tibial Neuromodulation (NTPG)Active comparatorGroup 2: Non-invasive posterior tibial neuromodulation (NTPG) with same-day exercises and education through common, non-individualised written instructions. NTPG was performed by posterior tibial application plus pelvic exercises (same day of treatment) and advice, with the patient supine, using NEUROTRAC MYOPLUS PRO (brand name of the tibial stimulation device) to perform TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) for 30 minutes. An electric current with a frequency of 10 Hz and pulse duration of 200μs was applied. The intensity was adjusted according to the patient's tolerance, with thumb flexion perceptible to visual inspection by the therapist. Two 50 x 50 millimeters electrodes were placed along the posterior tibial nerve pathway, one on the sole of the foot and the other near the medial malleolus on one leg.
Receives: Device: Non-invasive Neuromodulation Posterior Tibial (NTPG)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. SF-36 questionnaire

    The SF-36 is a 36-question survey that assesses health-related quality of life, measuring eight key domains: physical functioning, role limitations due to physical problems, bodily pain, general health perception, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health. It's a widely used tool in clinical practice and research for evaluating health status and assessing the impact of interventions.

    Measured: Before treatment, immediately after the treatment is finished and at two months later (follow-up)

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Pittsburgh questionnaire

    Sleep quality using the Pittsburgh questionnaire, consisting of 19 items that analyse 7 different components of sleep (subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medication and daytime dysfunction). Each item is scored from 0 to 3. The total score of the scale ranges from 0 to 21 points where the lower end represents good sleep quality, and the upper end represents poor sleep quality

    Measured: Sleep quality was assessed before, immediately after and at two months

  2. ICIQ-UI Short Form

    Perception of frequency, severity of urinary incontinence (UI) and patient quality of life were assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-SF) validated questionnaire, where the individual's daily experience of urination and incontinence is answered with three scored items and one unmarked self-diagnostic item.

    Measured: ICIQ-SF was assessed before treatment, immediately after the treatment is finished and at two months later (follow-up)

  3. Bladder Control Self-Assessment Questionnaire (B-SAQ)

    Bladder symptoms and discomfort were assessed using the Bladder Control Self-Assessment Questionnaire (B-SAQ), a validated questionnaire consisting of 8 questions grouped into two scales, each with a scale of 0 to 3 points, giving a maximum score of 24 points (12 in each group).

    Measured: Before treatment, immediately after the treatment is finished and at two months later (follow-up)

  4. Personal satisfaction of patients

    After two months they were asked about their satisfaction with the treatment received (numerical scale from 0 not satisfied -10 very satisfied), whether they continued to do the exercises and whether they had any side effects after the treatment.

    Measured: In the follow-up (two month later)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Jun 2025
  2. Study start1 May 2025
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2025 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
A single-blind, randomised controlled trial was conducted.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
25 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07019597
Sponsor's protocol ID
NesaTibial
Acronym
NesaTibial
Status last verified
Jun 2025
First submitted
2 Jun 2025
Last updated
13 Jun 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Not to be shared

Publications

  • Teruel-Hernandez E, Lopez-Pina JA, Souto-Camba S, Baez-Suarez A, Medina-Ramirez R, Gomez-Conesa A. Improving Sleep Quality, Daytime Sleepiness, and Cognitive Function in Patients with Dementia by Therapeutic Exercise and NESA Neuromodulation: A Multicenter Clinical Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Nov 6;20(21):7027. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20217027.

    PubMed 37947583
  • Buysse DJ, Reynolds CF 3rd, Monk TH, Berman SR, Kupfer DJ. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: a new instrument for psychiatric practice and research. Psychiatry Res. 1989 May;28(2):193-213. doi: 10.1016/0165-1781(89)90047-4.

    PubMed 2748771
  • Lo CW, Wu MY, Yang SS, Jaw FS, Chang SJ. Comparing the Efficacy of OnabotulinumtoxinA, Sacral Neuromodulation, and Peripheral Tibial Nerve Stimulation as Third Line Treatment for the Management of Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Adults: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Toxins (Basel). 2020 Feb 18;12(2):128. doi: 10.3390/toxins12020128.

    PubMed 32085542
  • Przydacz M, Golabek T, Dudek P, Lipinski M, Chlosta P. Prevalence and bother of lower urinary tract symptoms and overactive bladder in Poland, an Eastern European Study. Sci Rep. 2020 Nov 13;10(1):19819. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-76846-0.

    PubMed 33188254

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Non-invasive neuromodulation NESA(NNG) and Non-invasive Neuromodulation Posterior Tibial (NTPG) in people with Bladder Dysfunction, run by Daniel David Álamo Arce at 1 site in Spain.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Raquel I Medina-Ramírez, PhD. Physiotherapist (0034 665265685 ext. 0034, raquel.medina@ulpgc.es), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

SF-36 questionnaire (time frame: Before treatment, immediately after the treatment is finished and at two months later (follow-up)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07019597, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jun 2025.

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