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The purpose of this early feasibility prospective study is to gain initial understanding of the effect of acute peri-urethral neurostimulation on the perineal nerves on intra-urethral pressure.
In this study intra-urethral pressure data will be collected and analyzed with and without peri-urethral neurostimulation. This is a single arm feasibility study of women diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence. The data collected may help researchers have a better understanding of the effect, if any, on neurostimulation on stress or mixed urinary incontinence. After informed consent and all eligibility criteria are met, enrolled participants will be brought in for a stimulation visit. At the stimulation visit, participants will undergo urodynamic testing with and without stimulation. A prophylactic antibiotic will be given before the procedure and a local anesthetic cream will be applied topically to the peri-urethral area. The participant will be prepped for urodynamic testing per protocol. Commercially available simulation needles or leads and external neurostimulator device will be used to perform peri-urethral neurostimulation of the perineal branch of the pudendal nerve. The amplitude will gradually be increased and intra-urethral pressure will be recorded. Stimulation parameters such as amplitude, pulse-width, and frequency will be explored to assess their effect on urethral pressure. Amplitude progressively will be increased until discomfort is noted, no further pressure increases are observed, or maximum output is achieved. When a consistent pressure is observed, record intra-urethral pressure measurements with stimulation on and off. Next, Leak Point Pressure (LPP) testing with and without stimulation will be completed. Start the urodynamic saline infusion until desired volume is reached. Observe for urinary leakage. This will be repeated with the stimulation on.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urodynamic testing and LLP with and without pudendal nerve stimulation | Experimental | Commercially available stimulation needles or leads will be inserted into the peri-urethral space targeting the perineal branch of the pudendal nerve. An external neurostimulator settings will be adjusted to deliver acute stimulation. Urodynamic testing will be completed by filling the bladder to a set volume and observing for urinary leakage. The assessment will be completed with stimulation turned on and off. The neurostimulator device settings will be adjusted by the investigator to stay within safe and comfortable levels for each individual study participant. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urodynamic testing with and without pudendal nerve stimulation | Diagnostic Test | A urodynamic test with and without neurostimulation will be conducted. The external neurostimulator device settings will be adjusted to deliver acute nerve stimulation per the individual tolerance level to assess the effect on urethral pressure. A leak point pressure (LLP) during Valsalva maneuver will be assessed with and without acute nerve stimulation. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of acute peri-urethral neurostimulation on intra-urethral pressure. | Intra-urethral pressure (measured in cmH2O) will be recorded with stimulation on and off. | At stimulation visit, 1 day |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and tolerability will be assessed in relation to the incidence of adverse events occurring within one week of stimulation visit. | Safety and tolerability of peri-urethral stimulation will be assessed in related to the incidence of adverse events reported. | One week after completing the stimulation visit |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Born female
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Giordano, BSN | Contact | 248-551-3517 | Jennifer.Giordano@corewellhealth.org | |
| Amanda Schonhoff, BSN | Contact | 248-551-1225 | Amanda.Schonhoff@corewellhealth.org |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Peters, MD | Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital | Recruiting | Royal Oak | Michigan | 48073 | United States |
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| Release Date | Unrelease Date | Unrelease Date Unknown | Reset Date | MCP Release Number |
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| Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | 9 | ||
| Apr 20, 2026 |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014550 | Urinary Incontinence, Stress |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014549 | Urinary Incontinence |
| D014555 | Urination Disorders |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
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Participants who meet all eligibility criteria will be enrolled in the study and undergo urodynamic testing and LPP with and without neurostimulation
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| Valsalva leak point pressure (LLP) in response to acute peri-urethral neurostimulation compared to no stimulation |
Leak point pressure (measured in cmH20) will be collected during neurostimulation and without neurostimulation. |
| At stimulation visit, 1 day |
| May 11, 2026 |
| 10 |
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Jun 25, 2026 |
| D005261 |
| Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D059411 | Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms |
| D020924 | Urological Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |