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New treatment option for Mixed Urinary Incontinence
Official title Augmenting Urinary Reflex Activity Study 4 (Including eXtended Indications)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06885931
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Exploratory safety and feasibility study of personalized adaptive pudendal neuromodulation for mixed urinary incontinence and extended indications using an implanted (Picostim™ II) system.
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Who can take part
Ages 22 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female. NB: the definition of female refers to sex at birth.
- Adult: aged ≥ 22 years (at the time of informed consent signature).
- Patient self-reports both stress and urge episodes (clinician-opinion on history taking).
- Patient has failed to respond to or could not tolerate conservative treatment as determined by the treating health care provider.
- Duration of urinary incontinence symptom ≥ 6 months prior to the screening baseline visit date.
You likely can't join if
- Patient is pregnant, breastfeeding, or plans to become pregnant at any time in the future.
- Patient is unwilling or unable to use contraception during sexual intercourse for the duration of the study.
- In the event that patient becomes pregnant during or after the study, they are not prepared to inactivate device for the whole period of the...
- Any significant medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to interfere with study procedures, device operation, or likely...
- History of major psychiatric or personality disorder.
- Any neurological condition that in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with normal bladder function (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Female. NB: the definition of female refers to sex at birth.
- Adult: aged ≥ 22 years (at the time of informed consent signature).
- Patient self-reports both stress and urge episodes (clinician-opinion on history taking).
- Patient has failed to respond to or could not tolerate conservative treatment as determined by the treating health care provider.
- Duration of urinary incontinence symptom ≥ 6 months prior to the screening baseline visit date.
- Able and willing to voluntarily sign informed consent form.
- Able to participate in all testing and follow-up clinic visits associated with study protocol.
- Patient is mobile and able to use a toilet.
- In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient is capable of independently using the system components (after training).
What rules you out
- Patient is pregnant, breastfeeding, or plans to become pregnant at any time in the future.
- Patient is unwilling or unable to use contraception during sexual intercourse for the duration of the study.
- In the event that patient becomes pregnant during or after the study, they are not prepared to inactivate device for the whole period of the pregnancy.
- Any significant medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to interfere with study procedures, device operation, or likely to confound evaluation of study endpoints.
- History of major psychiatric or personality disorder.
- Any neurological condition that in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with normal bladder function (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, clinically significant peripheral neuropathy, or...
- Uncontrolled type I or type II diabetes (as defined by their routine care clinician or HBA1C ≥ 7.0).
- History of cancer within 5 years prior to enrolment, except for a cancer that was determined to be free of systemic cancer risk, such as basal cell carcinoma.
- Patient is taking antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant drugs including warfarin or newer alternatives (e.g., rivaroxaban, apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban) which cannot be paused prior to surgery, or has a bleeding disorder...
- Any clinical reason that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may compromise patient's safety during the study.
- Currently participating in another treatment study. This excepts purely observational studies, e.g., registries.
- Patient participation in vigorous physical activities where these cannot be restricted for a period of 6 weeks post-implantation.
- Patient unwilling to stop any future participation in scuba diving below 10m. BMI ≥ 40kg/m2 or waist circumference \> 127cm
- Documented history of allergic response to titanium, zirconia, polyurethane, epoxy, or silicone.
- Skin, orthopedic or neurological anatomical limitations at the site of implant that could prevent successful placement of an electrode or IPG. This includes active perineal sepsis or perianal sepsis (e.g., anal fistula...
- Knowledge of planned MRIs, diathermy, medical microwave exposure, high output ultrasonic exposure, or medical RF energy exposure.
- Implantable neurostimulator or antennae, pacemaker or defibrillator in-situ (anywhere in body). Exclusion Criteria (Urological):
- Known diagnosis of interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome as defined by either AUA or EAU guidelines. Diagnosis of any other chronic pelvic or regional pain syndrome
- Documented bladder emptying syndrome including neurogenic bladder.
- Known abnormal post void residual (\> 100 ml).
- Any prolapse (symptomatic or asymptomatic) currently at or below the hymenal level Known urinary tract mechanical obstruction such as urethral stricture and/or bladder neck contracture.
- Current symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) or more than 3 culture-proven UTIs in past year.
- Current diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux
- Current diagnosis of bladder stones
- History of bladder tumour (benign or malignant) -Suspected or proven pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome. In patients with co- existent chronic pelvic pain and urinary incontinence symptoms, Nantes criteria will be used...
- Suspected or proven severe pudendal nerve damage at discretion of clinician with or without specialist investigations
- Any previous experience of pudendal nerve stimulation using an implanted lead.
- Previous failure of SNM therapy (based on implantation; failed test phase is not an exclusion)
- Major previous urethral or bladder surgery (excisional or reconstructive) at discretion of investigator
- SUI surgery e.g. urethral slings, tapes, and bulking agents colposuspension within last 2 years; \> 2 years at discretion of investigator
- Prolapse surgery e.g. colposuspension / colporrhaphy within last 12 months with current confirmation via pelvic exam of no recurrence \> or = to Stage 2 pelvic organ prolapse
- Previous use of bladder botox injections within last 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Leuven, Herestraat 49, Belgium
- Edegem, Belgium
- Ghent, Belgium
- Maastricht, Netherlands
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
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 female, 22 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Leuven, Herestraat 49, Belgium; Edegem, Belgium; Ghent, Belgium; Maastricht, Netherlands; Bristol, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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