Bryophyllum Pinnatum Versus Solifenacin Versus Placebo for Overactive Bladder
Overactive BladderUrge Urinary IncontinenceOveractive bladder (OAB) is an enigmatic condition that is treated symptomatically with anticholinergic drugs (gold standard 2013). In a clinical pilot study was found to be a trend for a higher reduction of the micturition frequency in the Bryophyllum pinnatum group - treated with chewing tablets containing 50% of dried BP leaf press juice - than in the placebo group (n=20, p=0.064) Hypothesis: To test the superior effectivity of Bryophyllum versus Placebo in the treatment of OAB with the needed number (Purpose 1) and to assess in an experimental arm the side effects of BP in comparison to the standard drug (Vesicare) in a clincial trial (Purpose 2).
Comparison of Combination Therapy vs Single Agent Therapy for Treatment of Urge Incontinence.
Urinary Urge IncontinenceThis is a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) plus extended release oxybutynin versus PTNS alone (placebo pills) in women undergoing treatment of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). The investigators hypothesize that combination therapy with PTNS and anticholinergic medication will result in a significant incremental improvement in UUI symptoms over that achieved with PTNS alone. In addition, the investigators hypothesize that the addition of anticholinergics to PTNS will result in a greater improvement in patients' perception of treatment response, symptom distress, and quality of life than PTNS alone. Specific Aim 1: To compare the change, from baseline, in mean number of UUI episodes per day using a 3-day bladder diary between PTNS plus anticholinergic medication versus PTNS plus placebo in women undergoing treatment for UUI. Specific Aim 2: To compare the change, from baseline, in a 24hr pad weight between PTNS plus anticholinergic medication versus PTNS plus placebo. Specific Aim 3: To compare subjective treatment response, symptoms distress, and quality of life between PTNS plus anticholinergic medication versus PTNS plus placebo utilizing the Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) and the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Short Form (OABq-SF). An interim analysis will be conducted by an independent entity after 50 participants have completed the study protocol. A Data Safety Monitoring Board is not utilized because the study utilizes FDA approved treatments for urgency urinary incontinence.
Transcutaneous Mechanical Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Incontinence
Stress Urinary IncontinenceUrge Urinary IncontinenceDuring transcutaneous mechanical nerve stimulation in spinal cord injured men an increase in pressure was observed in the external urethral sphincter along with an increase in bladder capacity. In a subsequent study it was demonstrated that Transcutaneous Mechanical Nerve Stimulation (TMNS) in women could induce pressure increment of the external urethral sphincter. A pilot study have since shown that after 6 weeks of stimulation 24 out of 33 women suffering from urinary stress incontinence were able to contract their pelvic floor muscles and had become free of symptoms. Another pilot study has shown promising effect on the overactive bladder syndrome. The present study aims to treat urinary incontinence and includes 2 groups of patients with 30 patients in each group: Women suffering from urinary stress incontinence and women suffering from urge incontinence. A medical vibrator is used and in each group the subjects will be randomized to vibration treatment or no vibration treatment. All patients will receive pelvic floor training and all women suffering from urge incontinence will receive anticholinergic medications. The stimulation will be performed at the perineum every day for 6 weeks with an amplitude of 2 mm and a frequency of 100 Hz. Results will be evaluated on the basis of questionnaires, micturition diaries and diaper tests. If the investigators are able to demonstrate a significant reduction in the incontinence symptoms in the subjects the investigators asses that vibration can be a way of reestablishing a normal function of the pelvic floor muscles and bladder function in incontinent patients.
Over Active Bladder Instillation Study - Botox
Overactive BladderUrinary Urge Incontinence3 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether women with overactive bladder (OAB) who receive direct instillation via a catheter of a Botulinum-A Toxin (Botox) with Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) solution experience significantly better improvement of their OAB symptoms when compared to a similar group of women with OAB who receive instillation of DMSO only.
Patient Registry to Study the Tined Lead Used With the InterStim System For Urinary Control
Urge IncontinenceUrinary RetentionThe purpose of this study is assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of the InterStim tined lead using a minimally invasive approach.
Behavioral Modification and Vesicare Versus Vesicare Alone for Urge Incontinence in Patients With...
Overactive BladderThis study will help determine if behavior modification performed in conjunction with oral Vesicare anticholinergic therapy is more effective for treating overactive bladder symptoms than oral Vesicare anticholinergic therapy alone.
Electromagnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Urge Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder...
Urinary IncontinenceUrgeThe purpose of this study is to collect data on the safety and efficacy of using an electrical field stimulation device, compared to a sham (placebo) device, to treat urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence.
Evaluation of a New Technology for the Treatment of Bladder Leakage in Women
Urinary IncontinenceUrinary Incontinence3 moreEvaluation of a new technology for the treatment of bladder leakage in women. The objective is to compare quality of life and other incontinence associated outcomes between women receiving routine General Practitioner (GP) prescribed care for urinary incontinence compared with those prescribed the electrical stimulation device.
Protect Chronic Tibial Nerve Stimulator (CTNS) System
Urge Incontinence30 patient Study. All patients implanted with StimGuard Protect System. Patient followed out to 90 days.
Refractory Urge Incontinence and Botox Injections
Urinary IncontinenceDetrusor Overactivity2 moreThe purpose of this study is to see whether Botox A (injected into the bladder muscle) can improve symptoms of urge incontinence that has not improved with usual medical treatments.