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Trial reportInternational urogynecology journal2025

Comparison of Magnetic and Transcutaenous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Added to Bladder Training for Overactive Bladder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Necmettin Yildiz, Saadet Nur Sena Oztekin, Yesim Akkoc

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Trial report in International urogynecology journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05387824 (Comparison of the Efficacy of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation and Extracorporeal Magnetic Stimulation in Women With Idiopathic Overactive Bladder), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Comparison of the Efficacy of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation and Extracorporeal Magnetic Stimulation in Women With Idiopathic Overactive Bladder

TypeinterventionalSponsorPamukkale UniversityRan2022 to 2022Enrolled66ConditionsIdiopathic Overactive Bladder, Bladder Training, Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation, Magnetic StimulationArmsMagnetic stimulation -Armchair type MS • NovaMag NT-60, Electrical Stimulation- TTNS, Bladder Training
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Necmettin YildizFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey. necmi74tr@hotmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-1947-4375
Saadet Nur Sena OztekinFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-9237-782X
Yesim AkkocFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-0480-499X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThis study aimed to compare the efficacy of magnetic stimulation (MStim) and transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), both combined with bladder training (BT), in women with idiopathic overactive bladder (iOAB).

methodsWomen with iOAB were randomized into three groups: group 1 received BT only; group 2 received MStim plus BT; and group 3 received TTNS plus BT. MStim and TTNS were administered twice weekly, 30 min per session, for a total of 12 sessions over 6 weeks. The primary outcome was the positive response rate, defined as ≥ 50% fewer incontinence episodes, measured via a 3-day bladder diary at 6 weeks. Seconder outcomes included incontinence severity (pad test), voiding frequency, incontinence episodes, nocturia, number of pads used, symptom severity (OAB-V8), QoL (IIQ-7).

resultsAccording to the sample size calculation, 66 women were included in the study, with 22 assigned to each group. The three groups were comparable in terms of demographic and clinical characteristics. The positive response rate (primary outcome) was significantly higher in groups 2 and 3 compared to group 1 at week 6 (66.7% and 90.5% vs. 35.0%, p = 0.001), with no significant difference between groups 2 and 3 (p = 0.130). Both stimulation groups (each n = 21) demonstrated significant improvements in incontinence severity, incontinence episodes, number of pads used, symptom severity, QoL, and treatment satisfaction compared to the BT-only group (n = 20) (p < 0.0167). No significant differences were found between group 2 and group 3 for these parameters. Voiding frequency significantly improved in group 3 (med 11 to 6) compared to group 1 (med 11 to 8) and group 2 (med 12 to 8) (p < 0.0167).

conclusionsBoth MStim plus BT and TTNS plus BT are more effective than BT alone in women with iOAB. These two stimulation methods have similar clinical efficacy, with TTNS demonstrating greater effectiveness in reducing voiding frequency. CLINICAL

trial registrationThis study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT05387824.

Indexed as

Exercise TherapyMagnetic Field TherapyTibial NerveTranscutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationUrinary Bladder, OveractiveAdultAgedCombined Modality TherapyFemaleHumansMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeBladder trainingIdiopathic overactive bladderMagnetic stimulationTranscutaneous tibial nerve stimulation

Identifiers

PMID40622410
PMCPMC12756341

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