Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

How sacral neuromodulation affects the autonomic nervous system

Official title: Evaluation of Autonomic Nervous System Changes in Response to Stimulation by Sacral Neuromodulation

Run by University Hospital, Lille · NCT06434831 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We will test whether sacral neuromodulation changes autonomic nervous system activity in adults with overactive bladder who are undergoing a two-stage SNM implant.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lille)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 14, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 20, 2026
Study endsDecember 2, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06434831 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (age ≥18) with overactive bladder who are candidates for a two-stage sacral neuromodulation implant and can undergo general anesthesia are the ideal participants.

Probably not a fit

People who recently had tibial nerve stimulation or sacral neuromodulation, recent intradetrusor botulinum toxin, pregnant individuals, or those under guardianship are unlikely to qualify and may not benefit from the study's findings.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults with overactive bladder scheduled for a two-stage sacral neuromodulation implant at CHU de Lille will undergo urodynamic testing and autonomic measurements including heart rate variability before and during device stimulation. The study uses commercial InterStim X or InterStim Micro devices and records physiological responses under standardized general anesthesia with remifentanil and propofol to characterize ANS changes linked to stimulation. Investigators will compare urodynamic parameters and autonomic signals to identify patterns associated with clinical response. The aim is to develop a predictive tool to help determine which patients are likely to benefit from SNM.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the study could help predict who will respond to sacral neuromodulation and reduce unnecessary implants.

How similar studies have gone: Small physiologic studies have suggested SNM can alter autonomic measures such as heart rate variability, but leveraging these signals as a reliable predictive tool remains largely unproven.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male of female ≥ 18 years
* OAB syndrome
* Indication for a two-staged SNM
* Under general anaesthesia with Remifentanil and Propofol
* Patient who has given written consent to participate in the trial
* Patient willing to comply with all study procedures and duration

Exclusion Criteria:

* Tibial neuro-stimulation (last 3 months)
* Sacral neuromodulation (last 3 months)
* Botulinum toxin A intra-detrusor injection (last 9 months)
* Pregnancy in progress
* Administrative reasons
* Guardianship/curatorship

Where it's running

  • chu de Lille
    Lille, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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