Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of PelviSense, a Novel Biofeedback Device for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Summary
Aims: (1) Investigate the efficacy of PelviSense-assisted PFMT compared with PFMT alone for improving SUI symptom severity in women; (2) Compare the cost-effectiveness of the PelviSense device against PFMT alone for treating SUI in women; (3) Explore the views of women regarding the use of the PelviSense device as an adjunct to PFMT and the impacts of the PelviSense device on their lives and well-being. Design and subjects: A sequential, embedded, experimental mixed-methods design, including a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and semi-structured focus groups, will be conducted alongside an economic evaluation. The proposed study will include 142 women with SUI or stress-predominant mixed urinary incontinence. Interventions: Women will be randomly allocated to one of two groups (PelviSense or PFMT alone \[control\]). The PelviSense group will perform PFMT with assistance from the PelviSense device, and the control group will perform PFMT without biofeedback (i.e., PFMT alone). Outcome measures: International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, one-hour pad test, Modified Oxford Scale, EQ-5D-5L, and electronic cost diary. Data analysis and expected results: Statistical analysis will be conducted using analysis of covariance. The PelviSense group is expected to report significant improvements in primary and secondary outcomes compared with the PFMT alone group. The PelviSense group will yield cost savings and result in lower health care utility compared with the PFMT alone group.
Official title: Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of PelviSense, a Novel Biofeedback Device With Wearable Sensors for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: a Randomised Controlled Trial Alongside Economic Evaluation
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
35 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
142
Start Date
2024-04-01
Completion Date
2026-10-26
Last Updated
2025-03-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PelviSense-assisted pelvic floor muscle training group
The PelviSense consists of a high-precision, oval-shaped, wearable EMG sensor that displays electrical activity measured in PFMs on the user's mobile device. The reusable, wearable EMG sensor is non-invasive and can be attached to the user's perineal region. The mobile app provides real-time muscular feedback, displayed as EMG waveforms in microvolts. The mobile app can store data for up to 7 days, allowing participants to monitor their progress over the last 7 days in a graphical format.
Active comparator
Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) alone group: Women allocated to the PFMT alone group will perform unassisted PFMT. Exercise parameters, technique, and progression will be similar to those for the PelviSense-assisted PFMT group, but exercises will be performed without the PelviSense.
Locations (2)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Kwong Wah Hospital
Kowloon, Hong Kong