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Neuromodulating Cortical Regions Involved in Neurogenic Bladder in MS (MSBLADDER)

Primary Purpose

Neurogenic Bladder, Multiple Sclerosis, Overactive Bladder

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Magstim Rapid2 System
Sponsored by
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
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Eligibility
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Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Neurogenic Bladder focused on measuring Neurogenic bladder, Functional Neuroimaging, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Neuromodulation

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Adult women (≥ 18 years of age) Clinically stable MS defined as ExpandedDisability Status Score (EDSS) ≤ 7.5without exacerbation worsening in the preceding 6 months prior to study entry Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction symptoms ≥ 3 months with NBSS total ≥ 15 Individuals with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score >10 will be eligible At least one bladder storage symptoms (e.g., urinary frequency, urinary urgency, nocturia with or without incontinence) indicated by OAB -AT≥ 8 Individuals with active urinary tract infection (UTI) will be treated and will be enrolled after negative urinalysis Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant/planning to become pregnant or nursing Urodynamic findings of bladder outlet obstruction Baclofen or other intrathecal pumps, Pacemakers. History of seizure disorder (SZ), immediate family of SZ disorder, in addition to individuals who are taking any medications such as (bupropion) Wellbutrin or substances (ex: heavy alcohol use) that would lower seizure threshold will be excluded. History of bipolar disorder, or individuals who are taking medications that can exacerbate the condition such as tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-nor-epinephrine reuptake inhibitors, anti-psychotics, lithium, bupropion (Wellbutrin) and antihistamines will be excluded. All intracranial lesions and hemorrhagic stroke will be excluded History of moderate to severe heart disease or unstable angina History of Autonomic Dysreflexia History of interstitial cystitis, pelvic radiation Intra-detrusor botulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) injection over the past 6 months Incarcerated patients will be excluded. Active sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) device or any other spinal stimulators Indwelling urethral or suprapubic catheter

Sites / Locations

  • Houston Methodist HospitalRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Sham Comparator

Arm Label

Active rTMS

Sham rTMS

Arm Description

1 Hz (LF) and 10 Hz (HF) rTMS stimulation will be delivered at 90% of the resting motor threshold for 40 min each week day for two weeks.

Low-frequency (1Hz) active rTMS stimulation will be delivered with an inert "sham" stimulation coil for 40 min each week day for two weeks.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Changes in subjective clinical outcomes following treatment - Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS) Questionnaire
The subjective clinical assessment includes changes in validated questionnaires. This assessment has 24 questions that measure bladder symptoms across 3 different domains: incontinence (score range: 0-29), storage and voiding (score range: 0-22), and consequences (score range: 0-23); the highest score is associated with worse symptoms. The last question focuses on quality of life scored from 0 (pleased) to 4 (unhappy). The investigators report raw scores here for all domains and QoL.
Changes on patient reported outcomes following treatment - 2 day bladder diary
Here the investigators evaluate changes on the number of times that symptoms associated with neurogenic overactive bladder occur in a 24hr period after rTMS treatment. Reported outcomes by patients include the number of times the following occur: voids, nocturia, severe urgency episodes, and urgency urinary incontinence episodes.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Changes in brain activation patterns following rTMS treatment - functional MRI imaging
Effect of rTMS treatment in increasing/decreasing activation in ROIs known to be involved in bladder function measured by changes in blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) signal.
Changes in objective clinical outcomes following treatment - Bladder Capacity
The objective clinical assessment includes changes in bladder capacity (mL), which is assessed by collecting both post void residual (PVR) and voided volume (both in mL) in participants after treatment as compared to baseline.
Changes in %Post-Void Residual/Bladder Capacity (PVR/BC) following treatment
Percentage of PVR in proportion to the bladder capacity will be measured before the intervention and post intervention at 1 and 3 months follow up and will be compared between active and sham neurostimulation groups

Full Information

First Posted
May 11, 2023
Last Updated
October 16, 2023
Sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06072703
Brief Title
Neuromodulating Cortical Regions Involved in Neurogenic Bladder in MS
Acronym
MSBLADDER
Official Title
A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating Individualized Neuromodulation of Cortical Regions Involved in Neurogenic Overactive Bladder in Multiple Sclerosis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
March 30, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2027 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2027 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Neurogenic overactive bladder (NOAB), characterized by urinary frequency, urgency or urgency incontinence symptoms occurring during the storage phase of the bladder, is the most common urinary complaint in multiple sclerosis (MS). Current management options for NOAB in MS have limited efficacy and considerable adverse effects, which underscores the significance of this study and highlights the need for better, less invasive therapies. This novel study investigates brain therapeutic targets that could shift the focus of NOAB management in MS from a bladder-centric focus to brain restoration; specifically modulating the brain regions identified in the prior functional magnetic resonance imagining studies. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive brain stimulation that can modulate neurons (excite or inhibit) to improve the connectivity of the regions of interest (ROI). The preliminary data demonstrate, for the first time, significant improvement in bladder symptoms in ten women with MS who have voiding dysfunction following multifocal transcranial magnetic stimulation without any treatment-related adverse effects. This randomized double-blind, sham-controlled single center clinical trial with an optional open-label extension (OLE) phase is designed to evaluate the effects of targeted rTMS in women with MS and NOAB by investigating restorative reorganization of brain function The main purpose of this study is to determine the effects of individualized repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for improving overactive bladder symptoms such as urinary frequency and urgency with or without incontinence in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Patients will undergo initial screening that includes a demographics information, physical exam, past medical and surgical history, medication list, urine pregnancy test (female subjects with childbearing potential), and completion of questionnaires to confirm the eligibility of patients. All eligible patients will be required to complete a functional MRI scan followed by locating the regions of interest through neural navigation system and finally receiving 10 treatment sessions. Since this is a randomized trial, some patients will receive active treatment/ therapy sessions while others will only receive sham or placebo treatments. The total duration to complete all treatment sessions and follow up visits is approximately 4-5 months.
Detailed Description
Neurogenic overactive bladder (NOAB), characterized by urinary frequency, urgency or urgency incontinence symptoms occurring during the storage phase of the bladder, is the most common urinary complaint in multiple sclerosis (MS). Current management options for NOAB in MS have limited efficacy and considerable adverse effects, which underscores the significance of this study and highlights the need for better, less invasive therapies. This novel study investigates brain therapeutic targets that could shift the focus of NOAB management in MS from a bladder-centric focus to brain restoration; specifically modulating the brain regions identified in the prior functional magnetic resonance imagining studies. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive brain stimulation that can modulate neurons (excite or inhibit) to improve the connectivity of the regions of interest (ROI). The preliminary data demonstrate, for the first time, significant improvement in bladder symptoms in ten women with MS who have voiding dysfunction following multifocal transcranial magnetic stimulation without any treatment-related adverse effects. This randomized double-blind, sham-controlled single center clinical trial with an optional open-label extension (OLE) phase is designed to evaluate the effects of targeted rTMS in women with MS and NOAB by investigating restorative reorganization of brain function and improvement of urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence. Investigators hypothesize that cortical alterations in bladder volume sensing and their response to stimulation contribute to NOAB symptoms in MS, and that improving the response to bladder distention (ROI within circuits 1 and 2) with neuronavigated rTMS can restore brain activity and improve symptoms (frequency, urgency, and incontinence). Investigators will test this hypothesis with the following specific aims: Aim 1: To determine the clinical effects of neuronavigated and multifocal active/sham rTMS in women with MS and NOAB Aim 2: To assess the neuroimaging restorative effects of neuronavigated active/sham rTMS in women with MS and NOAB Aim 3: To assess the long-term safety and therapeutic effects of repeated rTMS in women with MS and NOAB who participate in the OLE phase (which subjects from both groups will be invited to enter at the 3-month follow up). Efforts to improve the current knowledge of brain contribution to lower urinary tract function and the development of an individualized, noninvasive, and effective treatment modality at the level of the brain will greatly impact the quality of life for individuals with MS and subsequently others with OAB, whether neurogenic or non-neurogenic

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Neurogenic Bladder, Multiple Sclerosis, Overactive Bladder
Keywords
Neurogenic bladder, Functional Neuroimaging, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Neuromodulation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Intervention Model: 2:1 active: sham assignment, with an optional OLE phase
Masking
ParticipantInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Masking Description
Masking: Double (participants and principal investigator and co-investigator)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
29 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Active rTMS
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
1 Hz (LF) and 10 Hz (HF) rTMS stimulation will be delivered at 90% of the resting motor threshold for 40 min each week day for two weeks.
Arm Title
Sham rTMS
Arm Type
Sham Comparator
Arm Description
Low-frequency (1Hz) active rTMS stimulation will be delivered with an inert "sham" stimulation coil for 40 min each week day for two weeks.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Magstim Rapid2 System
Other Intervention Name(s)
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Intervention Description
The Magstim Rapid2 system is the most commonly used magnetic stimulation system for rTMS clinical studies and therapeutic investigations, capable of selectively inducing, modulating or suppressing neuronal activity. This rTMS device will be used along with the D70 Alpha Coil package, which includes an active coil ideal for focal rTMS and a sham coil, The placebo coil looks identical to its active version and replicates pulse noise without producing the magnetic field necessary to modulate cortical neurons. Additionally, the investigators will be utilizing the StimGuide navigation system (currently available at the HMRI) to accurately target the proposed regions of interest. The Magstim Rapid2 system is indicated to be used in Multiple Sclerosis patients as target users with lower urinary tract symptoms such as urinary frequency, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes in subjective clinical outcomes following treatment - Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS) Questionnaire
Description
The subjective clinical assessment includes changes in validated questionnaires. This assessment has 24 questions that measure bladder symptoms across 3 different domains: incontinence (score range: 0-29), storage and voiding (score range: 0-22), and consequences (score range: 0-23); the highest score is associated with worse symptoms. The last question focuses on quality of life scored from 0 (pleased) to 4 (unhappy). The investigators report raw scores here for all domains and QoL.
Time Frame
Baseline, 1 week after, 1 month after and 3 months after rTMS treatment
Title
Changes on patient reported outcomes following treatment - 2 day bladder diary
Description
Here the investigators evaluate changes on the number of times that symptoms associated with neurogenic overactive bladder occur in a 24hr period after rTMS treatment. Reported outcomes by patients include the number of times the following occur: voids, nocturia, severe urgency episodes, and urgency urinary incontinence episodes.
Time Frame
Baseline, 1 week after, 1 month after and 3 months after rTMS treatment
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes in brain activation patterns following rTMS treatment - functional MRI imaging
Description
Effect of rTMS treatment in increasing/decreasing activation in ROIs known to be involved in bladder function measured by changes in blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) signal.
Time Frame
Baseline and 1 week after rTMS treatment
Title
Changes in objective clinical outcomes following treatment - Bladder Capacity
Description
The objective clinical assessment includes changes in bladder capacity (mL), which is assessed by collecting both post void residual (PVR) and voided volume (both in mL) in participants after treatment as compared to baseline.
Time Frame
Baseline, 1 week after, 1 month after and 3 months after rTMS treatment
Title
Changes in %Post-Void Residual/Bladder Capacity (PVR/BC) following treatment
Description
Percentage of PVR in proportion to the bladder capacity will be measured before the intervention and post intervention at 1 and 3 months follow up and will be compared between active and sham neurostimulation groups
Time Frame
Baseline, 1 week after, 1 month after and 3 months after rTMS treatment
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Changes in subjective clinical outcomes following treatment - American Urological Association Symptom Score (AUASS) Questionnaire
Description
The subjective clinical assessment includes changes in validated questionnaires. This assessment has 8 questions and is used to assess how bothersome urinary symptoms are and quality of life. The investigators report raw scores here for questions pertaining to voiding symptoms. Questions 1-7 have the following score range: 0-5 (with the highest score associated with worse symptoms). The last question pertains to quality of life and has a score range of: 0-6 (with the highest score associated with very reduced quality of life).
Time Frame
Baseline, 1 week after, 1 month after and 3 months after rTMS treatment
Title
Changes in subjective clinical outcomes following treatment - Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (IIQ-7)
Description
The subjective clinical assessment includes changes in validated questionnaires. This assessment has 7 questions and is used to assess the impact urine leakage has on a patient's activities, relationships, and feelings. Each question has the following score range: 0-3 (with the highest score associated with higher symptom distress).
Time Frame
Baseline, 1 week after, 1 month after and 3 months after rTMS treatment
Title
Changes in subjective clinical outcomes following treatment - Overactive Bladder (OAB) Awareness Tool
Description
The subjective clinical assessment includes changes in validated questionnaires. The OAB Awareness Tool assessment has 9 questions. It allows participants to score symptoms and illustrates how these symptoms may be affecting quality of life. Questions 1-8 have a score range of 0-5 (the higher the score the more bothersome the symptom is) and the last questions asks if the participant is male (if so 2 points are added to the total score).
Time Frame
Baseline, 1 week after, 1 month after and 3 months after rTMS treatment

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult women (≥ 18 years of age) Clinically stable MS defined as ExpandedDisability Status Score (EDSS) ≤ 7.5without exacerbation worsening in the preceding 6 months prior to study entry Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction symptoms ≥ 3 months with NBSS total ≥ 15 Individuals with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score >10 will be eligible At least one bladder storage symptoms (e.g., urinary frequency, urinary urgency, nocturia with or without incontinence) indicated by OAB -AT≥ 8 Individuals with active urinary tract infection (UTI) will be treated and will be enrolled after negative urinalysis Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant/planning to become pregnant or nursing Urodynamic findings of bladder outlet obstruction Baclofen or other intrathecal pumps, Pacemakers. History of seizure disorder (SZ), immediate family of SZ disorder, in addition to individuals who are taking any medications such as (bupropion) Wellbutrin or substances (ex: heavy alcohol use) that would lower seizure threshold will be excluded. History of bipolar disorder, or individuals who are taking medications that can exacerbate the condition such as tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-nor-epinephrine reuptake inhibitors, anti-psychotics, lithium, bupropion (Wellbutrin) and antihistamines will be excluded. All intracranial lesions and hemorrhagic stroke will be excluded History of moderate to severe heart disease or unstable angina History of Autonomic Dysreflexia History of interstitial cystitis, pelvic radiation Intra-detrusor botulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) injection over the past 6 months Incarcerated patients will be excluded. Active sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) device or any other spinal stimulators Indwelling urethral or suprapubic catheter
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Rose Khavari, MD
Phone
7137030660
Email
rkhavari@houstonmethodist.org
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Betsy Salazar, PhD
Email
bhsalazar@houstonmethodist.org
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Rose Khavari, MD
Organizational Affiliation
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Houston Methodist Hospital
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Betsy Salazar, PhD
Phone
713-363-9911
Email
bhsalazar@houstonmethodist.org
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Hamida Rajab, BS
Phone
713-363-9154
Email
MSBladder@houstonmethodist.org
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Rose Khavari, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
30311665
Citation
Khavari R, Elias SN, Boone T, Karmonik C. Similarity of functional connectivity patterns in patients with multiple sclerosis who void spontaneously versus patients with voiding dysfunction. Neurourol Urodyn. 2019 Jan;38(1):239-247. doi: 10.1002/nau.23837. Epub 2018 Oct 12.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
30076906
Citation
Khavari R, Elias SN, Pande R, Wu KM, Boone TB, Karmonik C. Higher Neural Correlates in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Neurogenic Overactive Bladder Following Treatment with Intradetrusor Injection of OnabotulinumtoxinA. J Urol. 2019 Jan;201(1):135-140. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.07.066.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
34694911
Citation
Khavari R, Tran K, Helekar SA, Shi Z, Karmonik C, Rajab H, John B, Jalali A, Boone T. Noninvasive, Individualized Cortical Modulation Using Transcranial Rotating Permanent Magnet Stimulator for Voiding Dysfunction in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Trial. J Urol. 2022 Mar;207(3):657-668. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000002297. Epub 2021 Oct 25.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
27664581
Citation
Khavari R, Karmonik C, Shy M, Fletcher S, Boone T. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Concurrent Urodynamic Testing Identifies Brain Structures Involved in Micturition Cycle in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. J Urol. 2017 Feb;197(2):438-444. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.09.077. Epub 2016 Sep 21.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
33512570
Citation
Shi Z, Tran K, Karmonik C, Boone T, Khavari R. High spatial correlation in brain connectivity between micturition and resting states within bladder-related networks using 7 T MRI in multiple sclerosis women with voiding dysfunction. World J Urol. 2021 Sep;39(9):3525-3531. doi: 10.1007/s00345-021-03599-4. Epub 2021 Jan 29.
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PubMed Identifier
32265400
Citation
Tran K, Karmonik C, Boone TB, Khavari R. Are White Matter Tract Integrities Different in Multiple Sclerosis Women With Voiding Dysfunction? Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jan 1;27(1):e101-e105. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000830.
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Citation
Tran K, Shi Z, Karmonik C, John B, Rajab H, Helekar SA, Boone T, Khavari R. Therapeutic effects of non-invasive, individualized, transcranial neuromodulation treatment for voiding dysfunction in multiple sclerosis patients: study protocol for a pilot clinical trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2021 Mar 24;7(1):83. doi: 10.1186/s40814-021-00825-z.
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