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Li J, Wang J, Hu Y, Jian R, Zhao Y, Li D, Wan T, Jike W, Xu F, Huang M. Effects of repetitive functional magnetic stimulation in the sacral nerve in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity after suprasacral spinal cord injury: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:199. [PMID: 36932375 PMCID: PMC10022156 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07207-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) is a serious and common complication after spinal cord injury, affecting patients' quality of life seriously. Therefore, we developed this research protocol to evaluate the efficacy of repetitive functional magnetic stimulation (rFMS) in the sacral nerve in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) after suprasacral spinal cord injury (SCI) and provide more options for rFMS in treating NDO after suprasacral SCI. METHODS This study is a single-center, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial. We will recruit the patients with NDO after suprasacral SCI in the Rehabilitation Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from September 2022 to August 2023. They will be assigned to the rFMS group and the sham stimulation group randomly. The sample size is 66, with 33 patients in each group. The rFMS group will receive real rFMS treatment of the sacral nerve (100% stimulation intensity, 5 Hz, 20 min each time, five times a week), and the sham group will receive sham stimulation. Both groups will receive similar treatment strategies, including medication, standard urine management, acupuncture treatment, and health education. The bladder compliance (bladder capacity/detrusor pressure) and pudendal nerve electromyography will be evaluated at baseline, 8th week of treatment. The residual volume of the bladder and bladder diary will be recorded once a week during 8 weeks of treatments. SCI-QOL and NBSS will be evaluated at baseline, the 4th and 8th week of treatment. In addition, the above assessments will be followed up at 8 weeks after the end of treatment. DISCUSSION It is expected that the bladder function, symptoms, and quality of life might be significantly improved after rFMS of the sacral nerve. TRIAL REGISTRATION The China Clinical Trials Registry has approved this study, registration number: ChiCTR2100045148. Registered on April 7, 2021.
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- Jiyang Li
- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.488387.8Rehabilitation Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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Physical Agent-Based Treatments for Overactive Bladder: A Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11175150. [PMID: 36079076 PMCID: PMC9456779 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11175150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Almost one-fifth of the people in the world experience a decrease in quality of life due to overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. The main bothersome symptoms are urgency accompanied by urinary frequency and nocturia. This chronic, disabling condition is first managed by reducing fluid intake and pelvic floor muscle training, supplemented with antimuscarinic drugs, if necessary. However, refractory cases often still occur. In more severe cases, invasive surgical interventions can be considered; yet, the success rate is still inconsistent, and there is a high complication rate. This condition is frustrating for patients and challenging for the medical staff involved. Although its pathophysiology has not been fully elucidated, peripheral autonomic somatic and sensory afferent receptors are considered to be involved in this condition. Hence, currently, physical agent-based treatments such as neuromodulation have taken a significant place in the third-line therapy of OAB. The efficacy and safety profiles of electrical and magnetic stimulation continue to evolve. Physical-based agents provide an appealing option owing to their effectiveness and minimal side effects. In addition, more physical therapies using light and shock energy are currently being investigated. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of these modalities is an extremely important aspect to provide the most suitable modalities for patients.
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Zhao Y, Wang D, Zou L, Mao L, Yu Y, Zhang T, Bai B, Chen Z. Comparison of the efficacy and safety of sacral root magnetic stimulation with transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity: an exploratory randomized controlled trial. Transl Androl Urol 2022; 11:821-831. [PMID: 35812198 PMCID: PMC9262733 DOI: 10.21037/tau-22-249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Both repetitive sacral root magnetic stimulation (rSMS) and transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) have demonstrated clinical benefits for lower urinary tract dysfunction. However it still remains unclear that which method is more effective and safer to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). Methods From December 2020 to December 2021, 50 patients (31 men and 19 women, aged 47.9±12.4 years) with NDO secondary to suprasacral spinal cord injury (SCI) were enrolled and randomly allocated to the rSMS or TTNS group based on a computer-generated random numbers table. The stimulation was applied continuously 5 times per week for 20 sessions. Urodynamic test was conducted at baseline and the day after the final 20th treatment session. The primary outcome was the individual change (Δ) in maximum cystometric capacity (MCC) from baseline to post-treatment. Secondary outcomes included changes (Δ) for the following parameters: volume at 1st involuntary detrusor contraction (1st IDCV), maximal detrusor pressure (Pdetmax), bladder compliance (BC), postvoid residual (PVR) volume, and bladder voiding efficiency (BVE). Additionally, adverse reactions including pain and skin irritation during stimulation were observed and recorded as safety outcomes. Results Finally 47 patients completed the study (23 in rSMS and 24 in TTNS group). A per-protocol (PP) analysis was performed, and Mann-Whitney U test and unpaired t-test were used for statistical analysis. Compared with the efficacy of TTNS, rSMS showed statistically greater ΔMCC [median +43 mL (IQR, 22–62 mL) vs. +20 mL (IQR, 15–25 mL), P=0.001, with a between-group difference of +22 mL (95% CI: +7 to +35 mL)] and ΔBVE [median +10.0% (IQR, 3.8–15.7%) vs. +3.5% (IQR, 0.0–7.8%), P=0.003, with a between-group difference of +5.9% (95% CI: +1.2% to +9.7%)]. No significant differences were found in Δ1st IDCV (P=0.40), ΔPdetmax (P=0.67), ΔBC (P=0.79) and ΔPVR (P=0.92) between the two groups. Meanwhile, patients exhibited high tolerance to both protocols, and no adverse reactions were observed. Conclusions RSMS may be more effective to improve urodynamics in the treatment for NDO than TTNS, cause it led to a statistical improvement in bladder capacity and voiding efficiency, without any side effects. RSMS is thus worthy of further clinical promotion. Trial Registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2100050663.
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- Yifan Zhao
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Esmaeili S, Madani A, Chafjiri F, Madani Z, Leili E. Efficacy and safety of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) stimulation in the treatment of urinary symptoms in women with urinary incontinence. UROLOGICAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/uros.uros_123_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Lukanović D, Kunič T, Batkoska M, Matjašič M, Barbič M. Effectiveness of Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Results of Our Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10215210. [PMID: 34768730 PMCID: PMC8584787 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10215210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is becoming an increasingly common health problem. UI treatment can be conservative or surgical. This paper focuses on the effectiveness of magnetic stimulation (MS) in the treatment of UI. We performed a systematic review in order to combine and compare results with results from our clinical study. A clinical prospective non-randomized study was carried out at the Ljubljana University Medical Center's Gynecology Division. It included 82 randomly selected female patients, irrespective of their UI type. The success rate of using MS in treating UI was based on standardized ICIQ-UI SF questionnaires. Patients completed 10 therapy sessions on MS, and follow-up was performed 3 months after the last therapy session. UI improved after treatment with MS. The ICIQ-UI SF score improved in patients regardless of the type of UI. However, the greatest decrease in post-treatment assessment ICIQ-UI SF scores was seen in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Based on the findings described above, it can be concluded that MS is a successful non-invasive conservative method for treating UI. Future studies are necessary, all of which should include a large sample size, a control group, an optimal research protocol, pre-treatment analyses, standardization, and longer follow-ups.
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- David Lukanović
- Department of Gynecology, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ljubljana University Medical Center, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (T.K.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +386-1522-6005
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- Department of Gynecology, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ljubljana University Medical Center, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (T.K.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ljubljana University Medical Center, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (T.K.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Center for Social Informatics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department of Gynecology, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ljubljana University Medical Center, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (T.K.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Sun K, Zhang D, Wu G, Wang T, Wu J, Ren H, Cui Y. Efficacy of magnetic stimulation for female stress urinary incontinence: a meta-analysis. Ther Adv Urol 2021; 13:17562872211032485. [PMID: 34345251 PMCID: PMC8283222 DOI: 10.1177/17562872211032485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of magnetic stimulation (MS) in treating female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and providing an alternative treatment for patients who are unwilling to undergo surgery. Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated MS as a remedy for female SUI were retrieved from various electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Controlled Trial Registry system. Moreover, reference lists for related papers were carefully screened for relevant studies. Results: A total of six RCTs evaluating the effect of MS in treating female SUI were included in this study. Compared with the placebo group, the MS group exhibited higher quality-of-life scores [mean difference (MD) 0.59, 95% credibility interval (CI) 0.23–0.95; p = 0.001] and lower International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire scores (MD −3.93, 95% CI −5.85 to −2.01; p < 0.0001). Moreover, they exhibited a higher objective cure rate (odds ratio 8.49, 95% CI 3.08–23.37). In addition, MS treatment reduced the number of episodes of urinary incontinence (MD −1.42, 95% CI −2.24 to −0.59; p = 0.0007) and urine loss on pad test (MD −4.67, 95% CI −8.05 to −1.28; p = 0.007). There were no significant treatment-related adverse reactions. Conclusion: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of MS in the treatment of female SUI. The results have important implications for patients who do not wish to undergo surgical therapy. We found that MS treatment for SUI has positive outcomes, however, future studies should aim at establishing the best protocol for optimizing the therapeutic effect.
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- Kai Sun
- Urology Department, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Urology Department, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Urology Department, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Urology Department, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Urology Department, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Operation Department, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 20 East Yuhuangding Road, Yantai, Shandong 264000, China
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- Urology Department, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 20 East Yuhuangding Road, Yantai, Shandong 264000, China
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Cracchiolo M, Ottaviani MM, Panarese A, Strauss I, Vallone F, Mazzoni A, Micera S. Bioelectronic medicine for the autonomic nervous system: clinical applications and perspectives. J Neural Eng 2021; 18. [PMID: 33592597 DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/abe6b9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bioelectronic medicine (BM) is an emerging new approach for developing novel neuromodulation therapies for pathologies that have been previously treated with pharmacological approaches. In this review, we will focus on the neuromodulation of autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity with implantable devices, a field of BM that has already demonstrated the ability to treat a variety of conditions, from inflammation to metabolic and cognitive disorders. Recent discoveries about immune responses to ANS stimulation are the laying foundation for a new field holding great potential for medical advancement and therapies and involving an increasing number of research groups around the world, with funding from international public agencies and private investors. Here, we summarize the current achievements and future perspectives for clinical applications of neural decoding and stimulation of the ANS. First, we present the main clinical results achieved so far by different BM approaches and discuss the challenges encountered in fully exploiting the potential of neuromodulatory strategies. Then, we present current preclinical studies aimed at overcoming the present limitations by looking for optimal anatomical targets, developing novel neural interface technology, and conceiving more efficient signal processing strategies. Finally, we explore the prospects for translating these advancements into clinical practice.
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- Marina Cracchiolo
- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy.,Bertarelli Foundation Chair in Translational NeuroEngineering, Centre for Neuroprosthetics and Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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Hou WH, Lin PC, Lee PH, Wu JC, Tai TE, Chen SR. Effects of extracorporeal magnetic stimulation on urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs 2020; 76:2286-2298. [PMID: 32538469 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS To examine the effectiveness of extracorporeal magnetic stimulation for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA RESOURCES Four electronic databases from inception to 18 May 2019. REVIEW METHODS Two authors independently performed the search, assessed the methodological quality, and extracted data. The final studies included in the analysis were selected after reaching consensus with the third author. RESULTS A total of 20 studies were included in the systematic review and 12 of these in the meta-analysis. Quality assessment indicated that only 8 of 17 randomized controlled trials had low risk in overall risk of bias, whereas all controlled trials had serious risk of bias. The weighted mean effect size of magnetic stimulation on quality of life, number of leakages, pad test outcomes, and number of incontinence events was 1.045 (95% CI: 0.409-1.681), -0.411 (95% CI: 0.178-0.643), -0.290 (95% CI: 0.025-0.556), and -0.747 (95% CI: -1.122 to -0.372), respectively. Subgroup analysis revealed a significant difference in the type of quality of life measurement used. Sensitivity analyses revealed that a high degree of heterogeneity persisted even after omitting studies individually. CONCLUSIONS Extracorporeal magnetic stimulation may be effective in treating urinary incontinence and improving quality of life without major safety concerns. However, because of a high degree of heterogeneity among studies, inferences from the results must be made with caution. IMPACT We recommend that clinical nurses apply extracorporeal magnetic stimulation to treat stress urinary incontinence among female patients and encourage researchers to conduct further qualitative and quantitative studies to develop consistent content and dosage for the intervention. STUDY REGISTRATION The review protocol was registered a priori and published online in the PROSPERO database of systematic reviews (www.crd.york.ac.uk/Prospero with the registration number #CRD42019138835).
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- Wen-Hsuan Hou
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Center of Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Master Program in Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Master Program in Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Department of Education, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Urology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Center of Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Peng L, Zeng X, Shen H, Luo DY. Magnetic stimulation for female patients with stress urinary incontinence, a meta-analysis of studies with short-term follow-up. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15572. [PMID: 31083230 PMCID: PMC6531227 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To determine the efficacy of magnetic stimulation (MS) in female patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) by performing a meta-analysis on peer-reviewed randomized controlled trails (RCTs). METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane library were retrieved for any peer-reviewed original articles in English. Databases were searched up to July 2018. Included studies investigated effects of MS on SUI. The data were analyzed by review manager 5.3 software (Cochrane Collaboration, Oxford, UK). RESULTS A total of 4 studies involving 232 patients were identified and included in present meta-analysis. Compared with the sham stimulation, the MS group had statistically significantly fewer leaks/3 days (MD = -1.42; 95%CI: -2.42 to -0.59; P = .007), less urine loss on pad test (g.)/24 h (MD = -4.99; 95%CI: -8.46 to -1.53; P = .005), higher QoL scores (MD = 0.42; 95%CI: 0.02-0.82; P = .009), and lower ICIQ scores (MD = -4.60; 95%CI: -5.02 to -4.19; P < .001). MS presented higher cure or improvement rate, with a statistically significant improvement in UDI and IIQ-SF scores compared to sham stimulation. No MS-related adverse effects were reported in study. CONCLUSION MS leads to an improvement in SUI without any reported safety concerns and an improvement in patient quality of life. The long-term outcome of this technique remains unclear and is the subject of ongoing research.
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Pan H, Bao Y, Cao H, Jin R, Wang P, Zhang J. The effectiveness of magnetic stimulation for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurourol Urodyn 2018; 37:2368-2381. [PMID: 30221818 DOI: 10.1002/nau.23797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the value of magnetic stimulation (MS) in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement was followed. We searched five databases for articles published until November 2017. Included studies investigated the effects of MS on PFD. Meta-analysis of RCTs was performed using a random effects model, and narrative analysis was undertaken where meta-analysis was not possible. RESULTS A total of 20 studies including 1019 patients were eligible for inclusion whose level of evidence for the included studies was low. Meta-analysis of four trials comparing MS with sham intervention showed that MS was not associated with significant improvement in ICIQ-SF score (-0.52, 95%CI -1.05, 0.01; P = 0.06, I2 = 16%), QOL score (-0.27, 95%CI -0.57, 0.04; P = 0.09, I2 = 0%), number of leakages (-0.16, 95%CI -0.62, 0.29; P = 0.48, I2 = 52%), and pad test (-1.36, 95%CI -2.64, -0.08; P = 0.04, I2 = 94%). Narrative review showed that there were no convincing evidences that MS was effective for chronic pelvic floor pain, detrusor overactivity, overactive bladder, and the included RCTs had controversial results. MS may have some benefits for nocturnal enuresis and erectile dysfunction according to the trials. CONCLUSIONS There is no convinced evidence to support the benefits of using MS in the management of PFD. The applicability of MS in the treatment of PFD remains uncertain, so larger, well-designed trials with longer follow-up periods adopted relevant and comparable outcomes are needed to be further explored to provide a definitive conclusion.
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- Hong Pan
- College of Preventive Health and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Ruijin Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital and Clinical Medical College of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Preventive Health and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
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