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Urinary Bladder, OveractiveNCT07366918

Comparison of the Efficacy of Perineal and Intravaginal Electrical Stimulation in Women With Idiopathic Overactive Bladder

A study testing Intravaginal ES, BT and Perineal ES in people with Urinary Bladder, Overactive, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

The investigators conducted a prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study based on a placebo technique to evaluate the efficacy of IVES vs perineal ES in women with idiopathic OAB. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Urinary Bladder, Overactive
What is being tested?
Intravaginal ES, BT and Perineal ES
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
63 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Dec 2025to 1 Jan 2027
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 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women over the age of 18 with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic OAB
  • Intolerant or unresponsive to antimuscarinic or oral β3 adrenoceptor agonist (mirabegron) medications and not using them for at least 4 weeks
  • Ability to understand the procedures, advantages, and potential side effects
  • Ability to provide written, informed consent
  • Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength of 3/5 or higher (modified Oxford scale, minimum: 0 - maximum: 5)

Who cannot join

  • Women with pure stress urinary incontinence
  • History of conservative treatment for OAB within the last 6 months (MI, IVES, perineal ES, etc.)
  • Pregnant or planning to become pregnant at the time of the study
  • Diagnosis of vaginal infection, urinary tract infection, or cancer
  • Women with urinary incontinence within the last 3 months Those who have undergone urogynecological surgery
  • Those with genital area disorders that may preclude the use of a vaginal probe or perineal electrode
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  • Those diagnosed with stage 2 or higher according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Assessment (POP-Q)
  • Those with a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator
  • Those with neurogenic bladder or a history of neurological disease
  • Those with a urine residual of more than 100 ml detected by ultrasound (using an ultrasound device)
  • Those with allergies to condoms or lubricating gels used with a vaginal probe or perineometer

Trial locations and contacts

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

Rabia Melis Gundogan M.D. contact

+902584444747

r.melisgun@gmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Pamukkale University

    Denizli

    Rabia Melis Gundogan M.D., +905544730153, r.melisgun@gmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The investigators conducted a prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study based on a placebo technique to evaluate the efficacy of IVES vs perineal ES in women with idiopathic OAB.

The main questions aimed to be answered are:

Is Intravaginal Electrical Stimulation (IVES) or perineal ES more effective on clinical parameters related to incontinence and quality of life in women with idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB)? Participants (n:63) with idiopathic OAB who meet the exclusion and inclusion criteria will be divided into 3 groups using a randomization table. The first group will receive IVES and bladder training (n:21), second group will receive perineal ES and bladder training (n:21) and third group will receive bladder training (n=21) . Measurements will be performed twice in total, before and at the end of treatment (8th week).

Being tested
Intravaginal ES, BT, Perineal ES
Keywords
Idiopathic overactive bladder, Urinary incontinence, perineal electrical stimulation, Intravaginal electrical stimulation
Medical subject headings
Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Urinary Incontinence

What participants receive

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

  • Intravaginal ESOther

    IVES will be performed in the lithotomy position using a vaginal probe and a stimulation device . IVES will be performed three days a week for 20 minutes per day for 8 weeks, totaling 24 sessions. Stimulation parameters will be a frequency of 10 Hz, a 5-10 second work-rest cycle, and a 100 ms pulse width. A symmetrical biphasic pulse wave can be delivered in the range of 1-100 mA (based on the patient's discomfort level feedback).

  • BTOther

    A written brochure will then be provided as a program that can be implemented at home. In the first stage, women will be informed about the location of the BT, pelvic anatomy, and pathophysiology. Following this informational session, they will be demonstrated how to squeeze the BT at least once using digital palpation techniques to suppress urgency. In the second stage, which includes urgency suppression strategies, the aim is to delay urination, inhibit detrusor contraction, and prevent urgency by squeezing the BT several times in a row, taking deep breaths, focusing on another task for a while, and self-motivating themselves. In the third stage, a timed voiding program will be initiated. This will be carried out in two steps: timed voiding and increasing the time between voids by keeping a voiding diary. In the final stage, women will be encouraged to continue BT

  • Perineal ESOther

    Perineal ES will be administered in the lithotomy position using a combined electrotherapy stimulation device with surface electrodes. Perineal ES will be administered 20 minutes per day, 3 days per week, for 8 weeks, for a total of 24 sessions. Stimulation parameters will be 10 Hz frequency, 5-10 s work-rest cycle, and 100 µs pulse width. A symmetrical biphasic current wave can be delivered in the 1-100 mA range (depending on the patient's discomfort level feedback). In this application, five 2 cm diameter surface electrodes will be used: four electrodes symmetrically in the perianal region and one electrode (ground-neutral electrode) on the leg. Patients will not perform voluntary contractions during ES. Surface electrodes will be used individually for each patient. Perineal ES sessions will be performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician.

Study groups in NCT07366918
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BT + Intravaginal ESExperimentalIn this group, IVES will be administered in addition to BT. IVES will be performed in the lithotomy position using a vaginal probe and a stimulation device (Enraf Nonius Myomed 632). IVES will be performed three days a week for 20 minutes per day for 8 weeks, totaling 24 sessions. Stimulation parameters will be a frequency of 10 Hz, a 5-10 second work-rest cycle, and a 100 ms pulse width. A symmetrical biphasic pulse wave can be delivered in the range of 1-100 mA (based on the patient's discomfort level feedback) . IVES sessions will be performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician.
Receives: Other: Intravaginal ES
BT + Perineal ESExperimentalPerineal ES will be administered in the lithotomy position using a combined electrotherapy stimulation device with surface electrodes (Enraf Nonius Myomed 632). Perineal ES will be administered 20 minutes per day, 3 days per week, for 8 weeks, for a total of 24 sessions. Stimulation parameters will be 10 Hz frequency, 5-10 s work-rest cycle, and 100 µs pulse width. A symmetrical biphasic current wave can be delivered in the 1-100 mA range (depending on the patient's discomfort level feedback). In this application, five 2 cm diameter surface electrodes will be used: four electrodes symmetrically in the perianal region and one electrode (ground-neutral electrode) on the leg. Patients will not perform voluntary contractions during ES. Surface electrodes will be used individually for each patient. Perineal ES sessions will be performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician
Receives: Other: Perineal ES
Bladder Training (BT)Active comparatorAll women will be informed about BT, which consists of four stages lasting 30 minutes. A written brochure will then be provided as a program that can be implemented at home. In the first stage, women will be informed about the location of the BT, pelvic anatomy, and pathophysiology. Following this informational session, they will be demonstrated how to squeeze the BT at least once using digital palpation techniques to suppress urgency. In the second stage, which includes urgency suppression strategies, the aim is to delay urination, inhibit detrusor contraction, and prevent urgency by squeezing the BT several times in a row, taking deep breaths, focusing on another task for a while, and self-motivating themselves. In the third stage, a timed voiding program will be initiated. This will be carried out in two steps: timed voiding and increasing the time between voids by keeping a voiding diary. In the final stage, women will be encouraged to continue BT
Receives: Other: BT

What is being measured

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

  1. Improvement in rate incontinence episodes

    Reduction in incontinence episodes will be collected. Women with ≥50% reduction in incontinence episodes will be considered positive responders

    Measured: Change from baseline Improvement in incontinence episodes at the 8th week after the treatment

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. The 24-hour pad test

    The 24-hour pad test was carried out to evaluate the severity of incontinence

    Measured: Change from baseline the severity of incontinence at the 8th week after the treatment

  2. Symptom severity

    Overactive Bladder Questionnaire (OAB-V8) will be used to evaluate symptom severity in women with OAB in the study. The OAB-V8 consists of 8 questions in which patients can be classified as symptom severity: none (0), very little (1), a little (2), quite a few (3), very (4), and too many (5). The total score ranges from 0-40.

    Measured: Change from baseline symptom severity at the 8th week after the treatment

  3. Frequency of voiding, nocturia, number of pads

    The frequency of voiding, nocturia, and the number of pads used will be collected from the 3-day bladder diary.

    Measured: Change from baseline Frequency of voiding, nocturia, number of pads at the 8th week after the treatment

  4. The Quality of Life

    The Quality of Life-Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ7) will be used to assess specific QoL related to incontinence. The scale consists of 7 questions and is scored on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much). The total score ranges from 0 to 21 points. High scores mean bad results.

    Measured: Change from baseline the Quality of Life at the 8th week after the treatment

  5. Anxiety and Depression level

    The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), validated and reliability tested in Turkey in 1987, assesses levels of anxiety and depression. It comprises 14 questions, seven for anxiety and seven for depression, scored on a four-point Likert scale. Scores are summed for each subscale: questions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 for anxiety, and questions 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 for depression. In Turkey, cutoff scores are 10/11 for anxiety and 7/8 for depression, indicating risk.

    Measured: Change from baseline anxiety and Depression level at the 8th week after the treatment

  6. Assessment of sexual functions Assessment of sexual functions

    In the evaluation of sexual function, the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire is used, consisting of 19 questions assessing six main factors: sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain/discomfort. The highest possible total raw score is 95, while the lowest is 4. After multiplying the coefficients, the highest score is 36, and the lowest is 2. Impact coefficients used for scoring are: 0.6 for sexual desire, 0.3 for arousal and lubrication, and 0.4 for orgasm, satisfaction, and pain/discomfort. An Female Sexual Function Index score below 26.55 is indicative of sexual dysfunction

    Measured: Change from baseline assessment of sexual functions at the 8th week after the treatment

  7. Cure and improvement rates

    Cure and improvement rates will be recorded in all groups at the end-of-treatment assessments. Values under 1.3 g in the 24-hour pad test will be considered as "cure", while a 50% or greater reduction in wet weight compared to baseline measurements at the end of treatment will be considered as "improvement

    Measured: Change from baseline cure and improvement rates at the 8th week after the treatment

  8. Treatment Satisfaction Level

    At the end of the treatment, participants will be asked to evaluate their satisfaction level with the administered treatment using a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5 (5=very satisfied, 4=satisfied, 3=neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 2=dissatisfied, 1=very dissatisfied).

    Measured: Change from baseline Treatment Satisfaction Level at the 8th week after the treatment

  9. Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) Strength

    PFM strength will be assessed using the Peritron 9300 device

    Measured: Change from baseline Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) Strength at the 8th week after the treatment

  10. Side Effects

    All patients will be questioned about side effects such as numbness, fatigue, pain in and around the pelvic floor muscle, and changes and discomfort associated with defecation, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, and asthenia.

    Measured: 8th week

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Jan 2026
  2. Study start1 Dec 2025
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2027 (estimated)

Resources

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
63 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07366918
Sponsor's protocol ID
E-60116787-020-728459
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
16 Jan 2026
Last updated
29 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Intravaginal ES, BT and Perineal ES in people with Urinary Bladder, Overactive, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 5 inclusion and 11 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 29 Jul 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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 Rabia Melis Gundogan M.D. (+902584444747, r.melisgun@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Improvement in rate incontinence episodes (time frame: Change from baseline Improvement in incontinence episodes at the 8th week after the treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 29 Jul 2026.

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