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Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Acute Postoperative Voiding Dysfunction
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating PTNS Active Treatment and Sham treatment for Urinary Retention. Completed, enrolled 84 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
If patients are unable to have their foley catheter removed because their bladder is not emptying well, they may be eligible for study participation. This study is designed to evaluate whether Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation is effective in improving bladdder function after surgery. Study participation is limited to one day.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
34 gauge needle inserted 3cm above the medial ankle, and cables are connected to the PTNS stimulator device. Stimulation is provided, per manufacturer directions, over a 30-minute treatment period.
34 gauge needle inserted 3cm above the medial ankle, but nonconductive cables are connected, so that no electrical stimulation is applied, over a 30-minute treatment period