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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Neurogenic Overactive Bladder Symptoms Among People With Stroke

19 augusti 2026 uppdaterad av: Dr. Priya Kannan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Neurogenic Overactive Bladder Symptoms Among People With Stroke: a Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

Neurogenic overactive bladder (nOAB) is a common and distressing sequela following stroke, significantly impairing quality of life and imposing a substantial financial burden. Existing pharmacological options often present adverse effects, while standard non-pharmacological treatments, such as pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), face compliance and efficacy limitations in individuals with functional impairments. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique capable of modulating neuronal excitability and cortical plasticity. Targeting the supplementary motor area (SMA) via tDCS may regulate pelvic floor muscle (PFM) and detrusor activities. However, clinical evidence evaluating tDCS as an adjuvant to PFMT for stroke survivors with nOAB is lacking. This randomized controlled pilot trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, preliminary effectiveness, and cost-utility of active tDCS combined with PFMT compared to sham tDCS plus PFMT in stroke survivors suffering from nOAB.

Studieöversikt

Status

Har inte rekryterat ännu

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Studietyp

Interventionell

Inskrivning (Beräknad)

60

Fas

  • Inte tillämpbar

Kontakter och platser

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Studieorter

  • Kina
    • Hong Kong
      • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Kina, 999077
        • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged between 18-80 years with onset of stroke within one and twelve months of enrollment and having overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms;
  • Experiencing moderate (scoring 6-11 points on the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score [OABSS]) to severe OAB (scoring ≥ 12 points on OABSS);
  • Obtaining a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of ≥ 24.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of metallic implants in the cranium, intracardiac lines, increased intracranial pressure, cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implants, tumour, and skull abnormalities;
  • Family history of epilepsy/seizures;
  • Contraindications to transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Studieplan

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Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

  • Primärt syfte: Behandling
  • Tilldelning: Randomiserad
  • Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
  • Maskning: Dubbel

Vapen och interventioner

Deltagargrupp / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Experimentell: Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) + pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
Enhet: Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
Participants will receive active tDCS (1.5 mA for 20 minutes; current density 0.06 mA/cm²) 3 times per week for 8 weeks. tDCS will be conducted using two 5 x 7 cm² surface electrodes connected to a battery-powered stimulator (Neuroelectrics Instrument Controller, v 2.0). The anodal electrode will be placed over the supplementary motor area, and the cathodal electrode over the contralateral supraorbital region.
Beteende: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
Immediately following tDCS, participants will receive supervised, individual (1:1) PFMT for 30 minutes per session, consisting of pelvic floor contraction exercises (contracting the urethra/shortening the penis and controlling passage of gas), each held for 10 seconds and followed by 10 seconds of relaxation. PFMT will be performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks.
Sham Comparator: Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) + pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
Beteende: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
Immediately following tDCS, participants will receive supervised, individual (1:1) PFMT for 30 minutes per session, consisting of pelvic floor contraction exercises (contracting the urethra/shortening the penis and controlling passage of gas), each held for 10 seconds and followed by 10 seconds of relaxation. PFMT will be performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks.
Enhet: Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
Participants will receive sham tDCS (active current for 30 seconds, then turned off) 3 times per week for 8 weeks. tDCS will be conducted using two 5 x 7 cm² surface electrodes connected to a battery-powered stimulator (Neuroelectrics Instrument Controller, v 2.0). The anodal electrode will be placed over the supplementary motor area, and the cathodal electrode over the contralateral supraorbital region.

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Overactive bladder symptoms severity
Tidsram: Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Overactive bladder symptoms severity will be assessed using Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS). The total score of OABSS ranges from 0 to 15, with a higher score indicating higher symptom severity.
Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Recruitment Rate
Tidsram: Through study completion, an average of 1 year.
Number of participants recruited and screened per week during the recruitment period. The unit of measure is participants/week.
Through study completion, an average of 1 year.
Time to Complete Recruitment
Tidsram: Through study completion, an average of 1 year.
Total time required to recruit the full study sample. The unit of measure is weeks.
Through study completion, an average of 1 year.
Retention Rate
Tidsram: Baseline to 8 weeks
Percentage of enrolled participants who complete assessments at 8 weeks post-intervention, calculated as (number completing 8-week assessment / number enrolled) × 100. The unit of measure is %.
Baseline to 8 weeks
Adherence to Intervention
Tidsram: Baseline to 8 weeks
Percentage of total prescribed intervention sessions attended, calculated as (number of sessions attended / number of sessions prescribed) × 100. The unit of measure is %.
Baseline to 8 weeks
Adverse Events
Tidsram: Baseline to 8 weeks
Number of participants in each group who experience adverse events, monitored throughout the intervention.
Baseline to 8 weeks
Detrusor Wall Thickness
Tidsram: Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Detrusor wall thickness measured using the Mindray Consona N9 ultrasound system (Sonos Medical Limited) with a convex transducer of 3-6 MHz. An increase in detrusor wall thickness indicates detrusor overactivity. The unit of measure is millimeter (mm).
Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Bladder Neck Elevation
Tidsram: Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Bladder neck elevation, a surrogate measure of pelvic floor muscle strength, will be measured using the Mindray Consona N9 ultrasound system (Sonos Medical Limited). Greater bladder neck elevation indicates stronger pelvic floor muscle strength. The unit of measure is millimeter (mm).
Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Health-Related Quality of Life
Tidsram: Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire. The score ranges from -0.864 to 1.0, where 1.0 indicates full health and higher scores indicate better health-related quality of life.
Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Healthcare Costs
Tidsram: Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks.
Healthcare Costs will be collected using the Client Service Receipt Inventory (CSRI) to calculate total healthcare-related costs per participant from both healthcare provider and societal perspectives. The unit of measure is Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).
Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks.
Incontinence-related quality of life
Tidsram: Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks
Incontinence-related quality of life will be assessed using the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire (I-QoL). The I-QoL score ranges from 0-100, with higher scores indicating higher quality of life.
Baseline and post-intervention at 8 weeks

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Sponsor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Utredare

  • Huvudutredare: Priya Kannan, PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Beräknad)

14 september 2026

Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)

31 december 2027

Avslutad studie (Beräknad)

31 december 2027

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

2 augusti 2026

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

12 augusti 2026

Första postat (Faktisk)

17 augusti 2026

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)

21 augusti 2026

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

19 augusti 2026

Senast verifierad

1 augusti 2026

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  • HSEARS20260727002

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