Using TENS for pain relief during outpatient urethral bulking in women with stress urinary incontinence.

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial is a double-blind randomized control study focusing on women with stress urinary incontinence who are scheduled for an outpatient transurethral bulking procedure. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief or a placebo TENS during the procedure. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of TENS in reducing pain as measured by a visual analog scale (VAS) and will also assess patient satisfaction and side effects. The outcomes will be measured before, during, and after the procedure to determine the impact of TENS on pain management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • Women, Age ≥18 years

  * Diagnosis of SUI
  * Scheduled to undergo transurethral bulking in the office
  * Able to read/write English

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Cutaneous damage such as ulcers or broken skin on target treatment area

  * Currently implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
  * Pre-procedural use of opioids for pain management, less than 8 hours from last dose
  * Participants with altered sensation below the umbilicus

Where it's running

• Pelvic Health and Continence Specialties
  Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jared M Floch, DO, MS
• Email: jared_floch@urmc.rochester.edu
• Phone: 585-895-9301

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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.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.