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New treatment option for Urinary Incontinence , Stress
Official title Effect of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Technology in the Treatment of SUI in Chinese Men Undergone Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06589869
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a prospective, randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Technology in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence compared with standard of care in Chinese men who had undergone robotic radical prostatectomy.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- Undergone robotic radical prostatectomy
- Able to carry out 1-hour pad test
- Voluntary participation and signing of the informed consent form
You likely can't join if
- Pre-existing stress urinary incontinence
- Post-void residual urine greater than 200ml
- Active urinary tract infection
- Urethral or bladder fistula
- History of pelvic irradiation
- Neurological condition (Spinal cord problems, stroke with poor neurological recovery, epilepsy, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Undergone robotic radical prostatectomy
- Able to carry out 1-hour pad test
- Voluntary participation and signing of the informed consent form
- Pre-existing stress urinary incontinence
- Post-void residual urine greater than 200ml
- Active urinary tract infection
- Urethral or bladder fistula
- History of pelvic irradiation
- Neurological condition (Spinal cord problems, stroke with poor neurological recovery, epilepsy, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis)
- Previous surgery for SUI
- Concurrent medication with diuretics, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors or any other medication known to worsen incontinence
- Condition contraindicated for electromagnetic therapy i.e. Arrhythmia, on a pacemaker or implanted metallic device; Coagulopathy or on anticoagulant
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shatin, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 months and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shatin, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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