In a nutshell This study looked at treating urinary incontinence with the ProACT balloon device following prostate surgery. This study found that the ProACT balloon is a safe and effective treatment. Some background Prostate surgery is one treatment option for an enlarged prostate. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common side effect of...
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In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) compared with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and solifenacin (Vesicare) in women with mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). The authors concluded that EA is safer and may be more efficacious with the effect lasting up to 36 weeks. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of weight loss surgery for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that weight-loss surgery improves incontinence symptoms. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the unintentional loss of urine due to stress put on the bladder. This stress can result...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is comparing two types of nerve stimulation in the treatment of urge incontinence. The main outcome to be measured in this trial is a reduction in urgent urination and the occurrence of side effects. This trial is being carried out in California, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas, USA. The...
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In a nutshell This study looked at Propiverine Hydrochloride (PH – Aponorm) in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women with mixed type urinary incontinence. It concluded that PH reduced cases of incontinence in both stress and urge urinary incontinence. Some background Mixed urinary incontinence is a mix of stress (SUI –...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of sacral modulation and onabotulinumtoxinA on urge incontinence in women. The study concluded that both treatments were effective. Some background Urge incontinence (a sudden urge to urinate that can lead to urine leakage) can have a very negative impact on quality of life. While patients can be...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the use of onabotulinumtoxinA (better known as Botox) to treat an overactive bladder. The study found improvements in bladder symptoms from treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA. Some background Overactive bladder (the need to go to the toilet too often) is often treated with anticholinergics (drugs that block the...
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In a nutshell This study examined nocturia (waking up in the night to pass urine) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers concluded that nocturia with or without incontinence is common in patients with MS. MS patients with bladder muscle overactivity are more likely to experience nocturia. Some background Nocturia refers to the need...
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In a nutshell This study investigated sacral neuromodulation (SNM) as a treatment option for overactive bladder symptoms. Researchers concluded that SNM is associated with significant and sustained improvements in overactive bladder symptoms. Some background Bladder muscle over-activity is a common cause of urinary urgency and incontinence. While...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effects of child delivery on urinary incontinence. Researchers concluded that vaginal childbirth was associated with an increased risk of long-term urinary incontinence, and preventive measures should be recommended for such women. Some background Childbirth can weaken pelvic-floor muscles and...
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In a nutshell This study examined the long-term effectiveness of the TOMS male sling in treating urinary incontinence following prostate surgery. While urinary symptoms initially improved with the TOMS male sling, researchers concluded that some degree of incontinence can occur after the first year of treatment. Some background Urinary...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of pelvic-floor muscle training in treating urinary incontinence. The authors of this study concluded that pelvic-floor muscle training is an effective first-line treatment option for urinary symptoms of any type. Some background Pelvic-floor muscle training is often the first, and most...
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