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Wu X, Xi X, Xu M, Gao M, Liang Y, Sun M, Hu X, Mao L, Liu X, Zhao C, Sun X, Yuan H. Prediction of early bladder outcomes after spinal cord injury: The HALT score. CNS Neurosci Ther 2024; 30:e14628. [PMID: 38421138 PMCID: PMC10850821 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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AIMS Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a prevalent and debilitating consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI). Indeed, the accurate prognostication of early bladder outcomes is crucial for patient counseling, rehabilitation goal setting, and personalized intervention planning. METHODS A retrospective exploratory analysis was conducted on a cohort of consecutive SCI patients admitted to a rehabilitation facility in China from May 2016 to December 2022. Demographic, clinical, and electrophysiological data were collected within 40 days post-SCI, with bladder outcomes assessed at 3 months following SCI onset. RESULTS The present study enrolled 202 SCI patients with a mean age of 40.3 ± 12.3 years. At 3 months post-SCI, 79 participants exhibited complete bladder emptying. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and multivariate logistic regression analyses identified the H-reflex of the soleus muscle, the American Spinal Injury Association Lower Extremity Motor Score (ASIA-LEMS), and the time from lesion to rehabilitation facility (TLRF) as significant independent predictors for bladder emptying. A scoring system named HALT was developed, yielding a strong discriminatory performance with an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (aROC) of 0.878 (95% CI: 0.823-0.933). A simplified model utilizing only the H-reflex exhibited excellent discriminatory ability with an aROC of 0.824 (95% CI: 0.766-0.881). Both models demonstrated good calibration via the Hosmer-Lemeshow test and favorable clinical net benefits through decision curve analysis (DCA). In comparison to ASIA-LEMS, both the HALT score and H-reflex showed superior predictive accuracy for bladder outcome. Notably, in individuals with incomplete injuries, the HALT score (aROC = 0.973, 95% CI: 0.940-1.000) and the H-reflex (aROC = 0.888, 95% CI: 0.807-0.970) displayed enhanced performance. CONCLUSION Two reliable models, the HALT score and the H-reflex, were developed to predict bladder outcomes as early as 3 months after SCI onset. Importantly, this study provides hitherto undocumented evidence regarding the predictive significance of the soleus H-reflex in relation to bladder outcomes in SCI patients.
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- Xiangbo Wu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shenshan Medical Center, Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityShanweiGuangdongChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Health StatisticsAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xijing HospitalAir Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University)Xi'anChina
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Marzouk MH, Darwish MH, El-Tamawy MS, Morsy S, Abbas RL, Ali AS. Posterior tibial nerve stimulation as a neuromodulation therapy in treatment of neurogenic overactive bladder in multiple sclerosis: A prospective randomized controlled study. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 68:104252. [PMID: 36274285 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.104252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND one of the major annoying disorders occurring in people with multiple sclerosis is lower urinary tract disorders (LUT). Urgency is considered the main one seriously influencing the quality of life. Neurogenic detrusor over activity (DOAB) is characterized by a hyperreflexic, overactive detrusor that responds quickly to low-intensity sensory input from general visceral afferent fibers. Overactivity has been claimed to induce random, uncontrolled contractions of the detrusor muscle, leading to intravesicular pressure rise, producing urgency, frequency, and consequently incontinence AIM: To demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy for posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in neurogenic over active bladder (NOAB) in people with multiple sclerosis METHODS: The current trial is a prospective, randomized controlled study. Forty remitting relapsing males with MS with moderate NOAB symptoms were randomly assigned into two equal groups; control group (C) treated by selected therapeutic exercises program for strengthening pelvic floor muscles and an intervention group (ES) receiving an additional posterior tibial nerve electrical stimulation. Each session ranged from 45- 50 minutes, three days weekly for a month. Outcome measures were recorded before starting the treatment and after termination of the study intervention and included over active bladder symptoms score (OVBS) score, urodynamic parameters (uroflow, filling and voiding cystometry), and post voiding residual volume by abdominal ultrasound RESULTS: There was a significant improvement of all voiding parameters compared to baseline and the group C except frequency of urgency incontinence. A significant decrease was detected in post-treatment mean episodes number of nighttime frequency, urgency, urgency incontinence (1.65 ± 0.93, 1.2 ± 0.52 and 1.5 ± 0.76) respectively of the ES group compared to that of group C (3.05 ± 1.09, 2.25 ± 0.71 and 2.25 ± 1.06) (P < 0.01). There was a significant decrease in median post-treatment OVBS score 3 (3-3) compared to group C median score 5 (6-4). A statistically significant improvement was observed of all urodynamic parameters (bladder capacity and compliance, Detrusor overactivity (DO), maximum flow rate and post voidal residual volume in the ES group compared to the group C CONCLUSION: PTNS is a promising and potentially beneficial treatment option for NOAB symptoms in males with MS and superior to pelvic floor muscle training alone.
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- Mohamed H Marzouk
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University.
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- Physical Therapy Department, Beirut Arab University.
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
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Effect of different electrostimulation currents on female urinary incontinence: A protocol of a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0276722. [PMID: 36454970 PMCID: PMC9714840 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) is characterized by involuntary urine leakage immediately after reporting of sudden, compelling desire to void. Electrostimulation and non-invasive neuromodulation have been considered as the first and third line of UUI treatment but there is a lack of consensus on which parameters are more efficient. Thus, this study aims to compare the effect of low versus medium frequency currents on urinary incontinence severity and quality of life in women with UUI complains. METHODS It will be a randomized controlled trial with 5 arms, double-blinded (outcome assessor and statistician). The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee (CAAE: 11479119.9.0000.5406) and has been prospectively registered on the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-8bkkp6). Concerning, double-blind process, the blinded assessor will be responsible for evaluate primary and secondary outcomes at baseline and follow-up without information about allocation and the statistician will perform analyses without information about group codification. One hundred and five participants will be randomized to receive: (1) Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation-low frequency, (2) Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation-high frequency, (3) Aussie median frequency, (4) Interferencial median frequency or (5) High voltage stimulation. The application will be performed during 20 sessions of 45-minutes, twice a week for 10 weeks, in groups of maximum 5 participants. The participants will be evaluated before treatment (baseline- 0 week), during the treatment (5 weeks) and after the last treatment session (10 weeks). The primary outcomes measures will be UI severity and quality of life, and the secondary outcome will be pelvic floor strength. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS software version 24.0 for Windows (IBM Corp., Armonk, N.Y., USA). The variables will be described by the mean and 95% confidence interval. The distribution of normality will be analyzed by the Shapiro-Wilk test. ANOVA for repeated measures will be performed. Mauchly's test the hypothesis of sphericity and when if this violated the hypotheses, the analyses will be based on the Greenhouse-Geisser test. Peer-to-peer comparisons will be performed using the Bonferroni Post-Hoc test. The significant level adopted will be 5% (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION This study will enhance knowledge about effect of different neuromodulation currents in the improvement of UUI.
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Alkis O, Sevim M, Güven Kartal İ, Baser A, İbrahim İvelik H, Aras B. Comparison of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) protocols for women with refractory overactive bladder (OAB): A prospective randomised trial. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14342. [PMID: 33966335 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) is a noninvasive method used in OAB treatment. Purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the TTNS procedure applied once a week and three times a week in women diagnosed with wet type refractory OAB. METHODS A total of 60 patients diagnosed with wet type OAB that was refractory to medical treatment were included in the study. Participants were equally and randomly divided into two groups: TTNS treatment was performed with a duration of 30 minutes for 12 weeks, once a week to Group I and three times a week to Group II. Pretreatment and posttreatment OAB-V8/ICIQ-SF scores and voiding frequencies recorded in the bladder diary were compared between groups. RESULTS Four patients in Group 1 and eight in Group 2 left the study without completing the treatment. TTNS was performed in both groups for 12 weeks. There was a significant decrease in the voiding frequency, OAB-V8, ICIQ-SF scores in both group 1 and group 2 (P < .001). A significant decrease in the OAB-V8 score was observed in the 5th week in Group 1, and in the 3rd week in Group 2. Complete response was observed in 6 patients (23.1%) in Group 1 after 12 weeks of TTNS procedure. In Group 2, 10 patients (45.5%) had a complete response. After the 12-week TTNS procedure, no significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of treatment response. CONCLUSION TTNS can be safely used before invasive treatments in resistant OAB. TTNS procedure three times a week seems more effective than performing it once a week. What's known TTNS is one of the effective alternative treatments in resistant OAB treatment. What's new As the number of sessions is increased in TTNS treatment, the success of the treatment can increase.
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- Okan Alkis
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kütahya University of Health Sciences, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kütahya University of Health Sciences, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kütahya University of Health Sciences, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kütahya University of Health Sciences, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kütahya University of Health Sciences, Kutahya, Turkey
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Oliveira MC, Oliveira M, Silva H, Gomes A, Nascimento G, Marini G, Micussi MT. Evaluation of satisfaction of pelvic floor muscle training isolated and associated with tibial nerve stimulation in women with mixed urinary incontinence: A randomized, single-blinded clinical trial. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 265:60-65. [PMID: 34461383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the satisfaction degree and pelvic floor manometry after pelvic floor muscle training isolated and associated with tibial nerve stimulation in women with mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). STUDY DESIGN A randomized, single-blinded clinical trial was conducted. 24 women diagnosed with MUI were equally divided into two groups: pelvic floor muscle training isolated and associated to transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS). The study occurred in four stages: 1) evaluation: general information, pelvic floor manometry, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Urinary Incontinence - Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF) and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Overactive Bladder (OAB) application; 2) intervention: carried out over 2 months twice a week; 3) post-intervention evaluation: vaginal manometry, reapplication of the questionnaires and the Patient Global Impression (PGI) application at the end of the 2-month intervention; and, 4) follow-up: evaluation after 1 month of the end of the intervention. The primary outcome was the ICIQ-UI-SF and the secondary outcomes were ICIQ-OAB, vaginal manometry, and PGI. The repeated measures ANOVA was used to assess the time-to-group interaction by assigning a significance level of 5%. RESULTS There was no interaction between time and group for ICIQ-UI-SF (p = 0.17) and manometry (p = 0.56). There was interaction for ICIQ-OAB (p < 0.01). PGI was reported as "much better" with 41.67% in the PFMTG + TTNS and 16.67% in the PFMTG after the intervention (p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS The results showed weak evidence that TTNS, in combination with PFMT, may be an intervention that can be used to treat MUI. The satisfaction degree was better with associated intervention.
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- Maria Clara Oliveira
- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Centro Universitário Sagrado Coração - UNISAGRADO, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Parittotokkaporn S, Varghese C, O'Grady G, Lawrence A, Svirskis D, O'Carroll SJ. Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction Following Spinal Cord Injury: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Neuromodulation 2021; 24:1237-1246. [PMID: 34013608 DOI: 10.1111/ner.13459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for neurogenic bladder dysfunction secondary to spinal cord injury (SCI). MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane libraries up to February 2021 was performed using PRISMA methodology. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that studied TENS for neurogenic bladder in a SCI population were included. The primary outcomes of interest were maximum cystometric capacity (MCC) and maximum detrusor pressure (Pdet). Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan v5.3. RESULTS Six RCTs involving 353 participants were included. Meta-analysis showed that TENS significantly increased MCC (standardized mean difference 1.11, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.08-2.14, p = 0.03, I2 = 54%) in acute SCI. No benefits were seen for maximum Pdet. TENS was associated with no major adverse events. CONCLUSIONS TENS may be an effective, safe intervention for neurogenic bladder dysfunction following SCI. Further studies are essential to confirm these results and more work is required to determine optimal stimulation parameters and duration of the treatment.
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- Sam Parittotokkaporn
- Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU), Counties Manukau Health, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Is the addition of vaginal electrical stimulation to transcutaneous tibial nerve electrical stimulation more effective for overactive bladder treatment? A randomized controlled trial. Actas Urol Esp 2021; 45:64-72. [PMID: 32660872 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2020.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent disorder that increases with age and impairs patients' quality of life. Guidelines recommend behavior modifications as the first-line treatment; however, physiotherapy has also been used with success, safety, and low cost. Transcutaneous tibial nerve electrical stimulation (TTNS) and vaginal electrical stimulation (VS) are being used in clinical physiotherapy practice. This study aimed to verify whether the addition of VS to TTNS is more beneficial than TTNS alone for women with OAB. PATIENTS AND METHODS In all, 106 women aged >18 years diagnosed with OAB or mixed urinary incontinence with prevalent OAB symptoms were randomly divided into 2 groups: Group 1: TTNS (n = 52); Group 2: TTNS + VS (n = 54). The 3 day voiding diary, pelvic floor muscle strength (Ortiz Scale), King's Health Questionnaire, and Overactive Bladder Questionnaire were assessed before and after treatment. Urinary frequency was considered the primary outcome, and a reduction of ≥ 3 micturitions/day was considered clinically relevant. Mixed linear models were used to compare the 2groups. RESULTS Initially, the groups were similar in age, body mass index, number of pregnancies, time of OAB onset, and prevalence of OAB symptoms. After treatment, a reduction in urinary frequency of 1.5 micturitions was observed in Group 2, which was not clinically relevant despite being statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS The addition of VS to TTNS for the treatment of OAB was not more effective than TTNS as a single therapy.
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Padilha JF, Avila MA, Seidel EJ, Driusso P. Different electrode positioning for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the treatment of urgency in women: a study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials 2020; 21:166. [PMID: 32046754 PMCID: PMC7014940 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-4096-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Urgency is a complaint of sudden, compelling desire to pass urine, which is difficult to defer, caused by involuntary contraction of the detrusor muscle during the bladder-filling stage. To enable detrusor inhibition, electrotherapy resources such as transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) and parasacral transcutaneous electrical stimulation (PTES) have been used. The objective this study is to publish the study protocol that aims to investigate whether urgency decreases after treatment with both of the techniques. METHODS This randomized controlled clinical trial will include 99 women, aged more than 18 years old, with urgency (score ≥ 8 in the Overactive Bladder-Validated 8-Question Awareness Tool [OAB-V8]). Women will be randomly allocated into three groups: TTNS, PTES, and placebo. The following questionnaires will be applied: the Anamnesis Record, the Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder, the King's Health Questionnaire, the 24-Hour Voiding Diary, and the OAB-V8, at four different time points: at baseline prior to the first session, at the 6th session, the 12th session and at follow-up. The current used for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation will be a symmetrical balanced biphasic pulsed current, for 12 sessions, twice a week, for 20 minutes. Qualitative variables will be displayed as frequency and percentage, quantitative variables as mean and standard deviation. Comparison of urgency severity among groups will be performed with a repeated measures ANOVA, considering the effect of the three groups and the four evaluations, and interactions among them. DISCUSSION The present study aims to contribute evidence for a more in-depth discussion on electrode positioning for electrostimulation used in urgency treatment. It should be emphasized that, based on the possibility of confirming the hypothesis that urgency will decrease in a similar way after both treatments (TTNS and PTES), the PTES will be used as an option for positioning the electrodes alternatively to the tibial nerve region in special populations, such as amputees or people with severe lower limb sensory impairment. TRIAL REGISTRATION Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC) ID: RBR-9rf33n, date of registration: 17 May 2018.
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- Juliana Falcão Padilha
- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis Km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo CEP 13565-905 Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis Km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo CEP 13565-905 Brazil
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- Department of Statistics, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Av Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul CEP 97105-900 Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis Km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo CEP 13565-905 Brazil
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Jacomo RH, Alves AT, Lucio A, Garcia PA, Lorena DCR, de Sousa JB. Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus parasacral stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder in elderly people: a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2020; 75:e1477. [PMID: 31939564 PMCID: PMC6943254 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2020/e1477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) and transcutaneous parasacral stimulation on the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in elderly people and to compare the final results between groups. METHODS Fifty female volunteers, mean age 68.62 (±5.9) years, were randomly allocated into two groups: those receiving TTNS (G1, N=25) and those receiving transcutaneous parasacral stimulation (G2, N=25). The primary outcome was the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-OAB) score, and secondary outcomes were the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - short form (ICIQ-SF) score and 3-day bladder diary measurements. Volunteers were assessed before and after the treatment. Clinical Trials (ReBeC): RBR-9Q7J7Y. RESULTS Both groups' symptoms improved as measured by the ICIQ-OAB (G1 = <0.001; G2 = <0.001) and ICIQ-SF (G1 = <0.001; G2 = <0.001). In the 3-day bladder diary assessments after treatment, G1 showed a reduced number of nocturia (p<0.001), urgency (p<0.001) and urge urinary incontinence episodes (p<0.001), whereas G2 showed only a reduced number of nocturia episodes (p<0.001). No difference between groups was found. CONCLUSION Both of the proposed treatments were effective in the improvement of OAB symptoms, but TTNS showed a reduction in a greater number of symptoms as measured by the 3-day bladder diary. No differences were found between groups.
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- Raquel Henriques Jacomo
- Programa de Ciencias Medicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, BR
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias da Reabilitacao, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, BR
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- Unidade de Reabilitacao, Hospital Universitario, Universidade do Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, BR
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias da Reabilitacao, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, BR
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias da Reabilitacao, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, BR
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- Programa de Ciencias Medicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, BR
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