ArticleTherapeutic advances in urology
Real-life patient experiences of TTNS in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome.
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- The importance of electrical parameters on transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Age and ageing · 2025Pooled it
- A First-In-Human Feasibility Study of a New Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulator for Overactive Bladder Syndrome.Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society · 2025Trial
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- Extended-course transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for pediatric overactive bladder: a 6-Month prospective single-arm study.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Recent Technological Advances in Monitoring and Neuromodulation of Non-Malignant and Neurogenic Bladder Conditions.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Review
- Effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on overactive bladder treatment.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Patients' Preferences and Expectations in Overactive Bladder: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Adherence to Overactive Bladder Syndrome Treatments Recent Developments and Future Perspectives.International journal of women's health · 2023Review
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND
objectivesOveractive bladder syndrome (OAB) is defined as urinary urgency, with or without urgent urinary incontinence; it is often associated with urinary frequency and nocturia, in the absence of any pathological or metabolic conditions that may cause or mimic OAB. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term real-life adherence of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) in the treatment of OAB, patient satisfaction of the treatment, and reasons for quitting therapy. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this single center study, all patients who had a positive effect on percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) and continued to receive home-based treatment with TTNS since 2012 were included for analysis. Patients were retrospectively asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding satisfaction, reasons for quitting, and additional or next line of therapy.
resultsWe included 42 patients for this study, 81% of these patients were female (
conclusionTTNS, although effective in the short-term, is not effective in the long-term. In combination with a low satisfaction rate among patients, there is a need for improvement in terms of OAB treatment modalities.
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