None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Overactive bladder is a term describing the clinical problem of urinary urgency +/-urgency incontinence. It is a bothersome condition that occurs equally in men and women. OAB places a burden on both the individual and the healthcare system. It is associated with reduced quality of life, increased risk of falls, high healthcare utilisation, personal cost and lower work productivity. This research study is the second part of a two-part study that aims to establish whether intervention with Near Infrared Red Light therapy delivered via a nasal prong can help to reduce the symptoms of overactive bladder. It is hoped that this research will lead to a more effective and standardised treatment plan for people with overactive bladder. The research intervention (Near Infrared Light) has successfully been used for other conditions where people are in pain.
Interventions
Near infrared light (NIRL), using a Vielight 810nm device, will be delivered to participants through a diode placed in their nasal cavity for 25 minutes, 5 times per week for 4 weeks; i.e. 20 sessions in total. The first session will be undertaken in the Urology Outpatient Clinic; thereafter 1 session per week will be delivered by the Study Research Assistant in the participant's home and the other 4 sessions per week self-administered by the participant. Monitoring of adherence to the intervent
Near infrared light (NIRL), using a Vielight 810nm device, will be delivered to participants through a diode placed in their nasal cavity for 25 minutes, 5 times per week for 4 weeks; i.e. 20 sessions in total. The first session will be undertaken in the Urology Outpatient Clinic; thereafter 1 session per week will be delivered by the Study Research Assistant in the participant's home and the other 4 sessions per week self-administered by the participant. Monitoring of adherence to the intervention will be by way of a daily participant diary, weekly research assistant visit and weekly phone call to the participant.
Sponsors
Melbourne Health
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
• >=20 years of age • Attending the outpatient continence service for help to manage urinary urgency ± urgency incontinence; not necessarily treatment naive • Able to provide informed consent • Able and willing to participate in the study tasks
Exclusion criteria
• Known bladder outlet obstruction, moderate to severe voiding dysfunction or significant cystocele • High or untreated blood pressure i.e. systolic >150mmHg or diastolic >100mmHg at baseline measure • Cognitive impairment that requires care by another person • Are unable to communicate in English without the service of an interpreter • Serious medical conditions which are likely to influence their ability to cooperate • Participating in any other therapeutic trial • Are starting a new intervention for OAB at the time of the study
Outcome results
None listed