Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: Results from a Phase II Randomized Control Trial (STRIPE)
Matthew D. Smith BMBS, PhD, Gabriella E. Portlock BSc, Anisha Cullen MEng, Anahita Nodehi PhD, Marcus J. Drake BMBCh, DM, Yoav Ben-Shlomo MBBS, PhD, Emily J. Henderson MBChB, PhD
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common Parkinson's disease (PD), causing great impact.
Objective
The goal was to undertake a phase II randomized control trial of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) delivered by Geko device for LUTS related to overactive bladder (OAB) in PD, an easy to use of the shelf solution.
Methods
Participants were randomized to active/sham stimulation. Primary outcome measure was the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Overactive Bladder score (ICIQ-OAB) at 12 weeks.
Results
A total of 148 participants were allocated to active (73) and sham arms (75). No difference was seen between arms (coefficient, 0.48; 95% CI, −0.2 to 1.2; P = 0.17), although both active and sham showed improvements over baseline. Pain was the most common adverse event.
期刊介绍:
Movement Disorders publishes a variety of content types including Reviews, Viewpoints, Full Length Articles, Historical Reports, Brief Reports, and Letters. The journal considers original manuscripts on topics related to the diagnosis, therapeutics, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, etiology, genetics, and epidemiology of movement disorders. Appropriate topics include Parkinsonism, Chorea, Tremors, Dystonia, Myoclonus, Tics, Tardive Dyskinesia, Spasticity, and Ataxia.