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Clinical Trial
. 2004 Dec;39(12):801-3.

[A clinical study of pelvic floor electrical stimulation in treatment of overactive bladder]

[Article in Chinese]
Li-sha Lin  1 , Yan-feng Song, Jian Song, Mei-fang Chen
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  • PMID: 15733403
Clinical Trial

[A clinical study of pelvic floor electrical stimulation in treatment of overactive bladder]

[Article in Chinese]
Li-sha Lin et al. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2004 Dec.

Abstract

Objective: To observe the efficacy of electrical stimulation in treatment of overactive bladder (OAB).

Methods: Patients (n = 60) with overactive bladder were randomly divided into 2 groups. Electrical stimulation group (n = 35) used an instrument for electrical stimulation through a special vagina or rectum probe transfer current (8-70 mA), for 20 min, qd, for 20-30 times. Medical group (n = 25) received oral tolterodine 2 mg, bid, for 2-4 weeks.

Results: The total effective rate and cure rate were 74%, 37% in electrical stimulation group and 76%, 40% in medical group, respectively, showing no significant difference between two groups (P > 0.05). While patients' satisfactory rate was significantly higher in electrical stimulation group than in medical group (P < 0.05). Side effects were more commonly seen with tolterodine.

Conclusions: Electrical nerve stimulation is effective and safe for overactive bladder. Further studies are needed to show the long term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.

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