TENS in Nocturnal Enuresis
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Nocturnal Enuresis in Children. Basic parameters: 5 years — 16 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Maintenance Parasacral Electrical Nerve Stimulation Versus Observation After Initial Response in Children With Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
Paracascral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PTENS) is a credible therapeutic option for nocturnal enuresis. The investigators shall investigate whether maintenance PTENS after initial response improves durability of remission compared with observation alone.
Interventions
- Device transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (parasacral TENS or PTENS) is a non-invasive, neuromodulation intervention used for pediatric overactive bladder (OAB) and neurogenic bladder dysfunction, with emerging evidence for treating nocturnal enuresis. Target Area: Posteriorly on the skin at the sacral nerve outflow level (S2-S3), approximately one fingerbreadth away from the midline. Frequency: 10-20 Hz. Pulse Width: 200--700 mus (commonly used to activate sensory nerves). Intensi
Primary outcome measures
- Reduction in wet nights [Time frame: 6 month from the time of the first TENS session]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosis of primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) based on International Children's Continence Society (ICCS) criteria.
- Persistent symptoms after at least 8 weeks of standardized urotherapy, including counseling on timed voiding, evening fluid management, and bowel optimization.
- Baseline severity of ≥3 wet nights per week on a 14-night diary.
- Ability of the child and caregiver to complete diaries and comply with home treatment and follow-up.
Exclusion criteria
- Non-monosymptomatic enuresis, daytime urgency, daytime incontinence, dysfunctional voiding, or significant post-void residual.
- Neurogenic bladder, spinal dysraphism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy uncontrolled on treatment, or other neurologic diseases affecting lower urinary tract function.
- Congenital or acquired urinary tract abnormalities.
- Active urinary tract infection.
- Untreated or refractory constipation at enrollment.
- Implanted electrical devices, significant dermatologic lesions at electrode sites, or other contraindications to electrical stimulation.
- Cognitive, behavioral, or social circumstances preventing adherence.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07594353 · TENS