In a nutshell This study compared the effects of high versus low-intensity exercise in overweight female patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The authors found that high-intensity exercise, but not low, decreased body fat and improved OAB symptoms for these patients. Some background OAB is a condition where a patient persistently...
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In a nutshell This phase 3 trial is examining the effectiveness of vibegron in the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms (OAB) in patients with prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; enlarged prostatic gland). The main outcome of this trial will be a change in urgency episodes. This trial is being conducted in the US and Canada. The details A benign (not...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the factors affecting patients with overactive bladder (OAB). These factors can cause patients to return for more percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) treatments. It concluded that patients who returned for more PTNS did not improve in all OAB symptoms. Some background Overactive...
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In a nutshell This study looked at using Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This study concluded that mirabegron is safe and effective for OAB symptoms in patients with PD. Some background PD is a progressive disease caused by loss of brain cells that make a...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study observed the outcome of electrical stimulation for overactive bladder in women. Researchers found that this treatment was effective in most women after four weeks. Some background Overactive bladder is a common condition that can lower quality of life by increasing urination frequency (urinating more often), urination...
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In a nutshell This study determined the safety and effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX1) compared to a placebo in adults with overactive bladder. The study concluded that botulinum toxin led to greater reductions in symptoms, but also significant side effects. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome is a condition characterized...
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