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Meta-Analysis
. 2013 Jun 6;2013(6):CD001202.
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001202.pub5.

Electrical stimulation with non-implanted electrodes for urinary incontinence in men

Bary Berghmans  1 , Erik Hendriks, Arnold Bernards, Rob de Bie, Muhammad Imran Omar
Affiliations
Meta-Analysis

Electrical stimulation with non-implanted electrodes for urinary incontinence in men

Bary Berghmans et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. .

Abstract

Background: Electrical stimulation with non-implanted devices is used for patients with different types of urinary incontinence and symptoms of urgency, frequency and nocturia. The current review focused on electrical stimulation with non-implanted devices for the treatment of urinary incontinence in men.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of electrical stimulation with non-implanted devices for men with stress, urgency or mixed urinary incontinence in comparison with no treatment, placebo treatment, or any other 'single' treatment. Additionally, the effectiveness of electrical stimulation with non-implanted devices in combination with another intervention was compared with the other intervention alone. Finally, the effectiveness of one method of electrical stimulation with non-implanted devices was compared with another method.

Search methods: We searched the Cochrane Incontinence Group Specialised Trials Register, which contains trials identified from the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and handsearching of journals and conference proceedings (searched 21 January 2012). We also searched other electronic and non-electronic bibliographic databases and the reference lists of the included studies as well as contacting researchers in the field to identify other relevant trials.

Selection criteria: Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials.

Data collection and analysis: Two review authors independently assessed all the identified trials for eligibility. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane tool for determining bias. Disagreements were resolved by discussion, and a third review author was involved in the case of no consensus. Data were analysed using Cochrane methods.

Main results: Six randomized controlled trials (five full papers and one abstract) were included. There was considerable variation in the interventions used, study protocols, types of electrical stimulation parameters and devices, study populations and outcome measures. In total 544 men were included, of whom 305 received some form of electrical stimulation, and 239 a control or comparator treatment. The trials were mostly small and generally there was not sufficient information to assess risk of bias; only two trials used secure methods of randomization.There was some evidence that electrical stimulation (ES) had a short-term effect in reducing incontinence compared with sham treatment (for example risk ratio (RR) at six months 0.38, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.87) but not at 12 months. Four trials evaluated the effect of adding PFMT to ES versus pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) alone or with biofeedback. There was no evidence of a statistically significant difference in the number of men with urinary incontinence at three months (146/239, 61% for combined treatment versus 98/156, 63% with PFMT alone; RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.82 to 1.06). However, there were more adverse effects with combined treatment (23/139, 17% versus 2/99, 2% with PFMT alone; RR 7.04, 95% CI 1.51 to 32.94) and quality of life also seemed better with PFMT alone. One small trial did not detect statistically significant differences between two methods of administration of transcutaneous electrical stimulation (anal versus perineal) but the quality of life score was lower (better) in the anal stimulation group.

Authors' conclusions: There was some evidence that electrical stimulation enhanced the effect of PFMT in the short term but not after six months. There were, however, more adverse effects (pain or discomfort) with electrical stimulation.

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Figures

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PRISMA study flow diagram.
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Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.
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Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.
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1.1. Analysis
Comparison 1 ES with non‐implanted devices versus no active treatment, Outcome 1 Number of men with urinary incontinence.
1.2
1.2. Analysis
Comparison 1 ES with non‐implanted devices versus no active treatment, Outcome 2 24‐hr pad test (grams of urine lost).
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2.1. Analysis
Comparison 2 ES with non‐implanted devices versus placebo, Outcome 1 Number of men with urinary incontinence.
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2.2. Analysis
Comparison 2 ES with non‐implanted devices versus placebo, Outcome 2 24‐hr Pad test (grams loss of urine).
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2.3. Analysis
Comparison 2 ES with non‐implanted devices versus placebo, Outcome 3 Urinary incontinence score (Short Form International Consultation of Incontinence Score.
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2.4. Analysis
Comparison 2 ES with non‐implanted devices versus placebo, Outcome 4 Quality of life score: International Consultation of Incontinence Questionnaire.
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2.5. Analysis
Comparison 2 ES with non‐implanted devices versus placebo, Outcome 5 Adverse events.
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4.1. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 1 Number of men with urinary incontinence (subjective): at 3 months.
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4.2. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 2 Number of men with urinary incontinence (subjective): at 6 months.
4.3
4.3. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 3 Number of men with urinary incontinence (subjective): at 12 months.
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4.4. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 4 Quality of life (EORTC QLQ 30).
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4.5. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 5 Number of men with urinary incontinence (objective): anal ES.
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4.6. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 6 Mean number of pads/day (from voiding diary).
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4.7. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 7 24‐hr pad test (grams of urine lost).
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4.8. Analysis
Comparison 4 ES with non‐implanted devices combined with other therapy versus other therapy without ES, Outcome 8 Adverse effects.
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5.1. Analysis
Comparison 5 One type of ES with non‐implanted devices versus other ES, Outcome 1 Patient perceived recovery (dichotomous scales).
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5.2. Analysis
Comparison 5 One type of ES with non‐implanted devices versus other ES, Outcome 2 1‐hr PAD test (grams loss of urine).
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5.3. Analysis
Comparison 5 One type of ES with non‐implanted devices versus other ES, Outcome 3 Quality of life (EORTC QLQ 30).
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