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Trial reportWorld journal of urology2024

Effects of external neuromuscular electrical stimulation in women with urgency urinary incontinence: a randomized sham-controlled study.

Tugba Birben Kurt, Bulent Yilmaz, Seyda Toprak Celenay

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Trial report in World journal of urology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04727983 (Effects of External Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Women With Urgency Urinary Incontinence), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Effects of External Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Women With Urgency Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorRecep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research HospitalRan2021 to 2022Enrolled34ConditionsPhysiotherapy, Women's Health, Urge Incontinence, Electrical StimulationArmsElectrotherapy, Sham Electrotherapy
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Tugba Birben KurtDepartment of Neurological Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, Guneysu Vocational School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey. tugba.birben@erdogan.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0822-2498
Bulent YilmazThe Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey.
Seyda Toprak CelenayHealth Sciences Faculty, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University Ankara, Ankara, Turkey.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and purposeThe present study aims to investigate the effects of external neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on urinary symptoms, pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS), quality of life (QoL), sexual function, perception of subjective improvement (PSI), and satisfaction in urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). MATERIALS AND

methodsThe randomized sham-controlled study design was employed in this study. Women aged 18-65 years, who were diagnosed with UUI, were randomly allocated into the NMES (external NMES + lifestyle advice, n = 15) and sham groups (sham NMES + lifestyle advice, n = 15). Both groups performed the application for 30 min, three days a week for eight weeks. Urinary symptoms were evaluated by using the International Incontinence Consultation Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and a 3-day bladder diary. PFMS was assessed using the Modified Oxford Scale (MOS), QoL using the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and sexual function using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ-12). The PSI and satisfaction were questioned.

resultsThere was a higher level of decrease in the ICIQ-SF score, the mean number of voids/night and UI, all scores related to the KHQ (excluding interpersonal relationships), and a higher level of increase in maximum voiding volume, MOS scores, PISQ-12-emotional, PISQ-12-physical, and PISQ-12-total scores in the NMES group when compared to the sham group (p < 0.05). PSI and satisfaction were at higher levels in the NMES group than in the sham group (p < 0.05).

conclusionsExternal NMES was an effective and complementary method in reducing urinary symptoms and improving PFMS, QoL, sexual function, PSI, and satisfaction level in women with UUI. CLINICAL

trial registrationNCT04727983.

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Electric Stimulation TherapyQuality of LifeUrinary Incontinence, UrgeAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedMuscle StrengthPatient SatisfactionPelvic FloorTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultElectrical stimulation therapyPhysiotherapyQuality of lifeSexual dysfunctionUrgencyUrinary incontinence

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PMID39033475
PMCPMC11271381

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