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INTIBIA Pivotal Study

NCT05250908 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Netherlands tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2022-03-07
Last updated
2026-10-20

Condition(s) studied

Urinary Incontinence, UrgeUrinary Bladder, OveractiveUrinary Bladder DiseasesUrologic DiseasesLower Urinary Tract SymptomsUrological Manifestations

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

INTIBIA TherapeuticINTIBIA Non-Therapeutic

INTIBIA Therapeutic: INTIBIA implantable tibial nerve stimulator with therapeutic stimulation

INTIBIA Non-Therapeutic: INTIBIA implantable tibial nerve stimulator with non-therapeutic stimulation for 3 months, then therapeutic stimulation

Study summary

Prospective, randomized, double-blind, multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an implantable tibial nerve stimulator in subjects with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI).

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
22 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Women or men 22-80 years of age * Symptoms of overactive bladder with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) demonstrated on a 72-hour voiding diary defined as a minimum of four (4) leaking episodes associated with urgency, and at least one leaking episode each 24-hour period * Greater than or equal to 6-month history of UUI diagnosis * Failure of conservative or behavioral therapy (e.g., bladder diet, timed voiding, bladder training, bladder control strategies, pelvic floor muscle training, fluid management) * Willing to abstain from OAB medications for the duration of the study * Willing to maintain a stable dose of all other medications that affect bladder function (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants) for at least four (4) weeks prior to beginning the baseline voiding diary and baseline questionnaires * Ambulatory and able to use the toilet independently and without difficulty * Willing and capable of providing informed consent * Willing and able to complete all procedures and follow-up visits indicated in the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of stress urinary incontinence or mixed urinary incontinence, as confirmed by cough stress test and with a response of Yes to Q3 on the UDI-6 questionnaire * Current symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI), urethritis, or more than three (3) UTIs in past year * Have post-void residual urine volume \>30% of total voided volume * Inadequate skin integrity, any evidence of an infection, or lower leg edema limiting placement of device per physician discretion * Evidence of anatomic abnormalities that could jeopardize the placement of the device or pose a hazard to the subject * Prior treatment of urinary symptoms with nerve stimulation (e.g., percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation \[PTNS\] or sacral nerve stimulation \[SNS\]) * History of chronic pain (e.g., chronic pelvic pain, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, chronic back pain) * An active implantable electronic device regardless of whether stimulation is ON or OFF * Treatment of urinary symptoms with botulinum toxin therapy within six (6) months * Any neurological condition that could interfere with normal bladder or tibial nerve function, including debilitating stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, or spinal cord injury (e.g., paraplegia) * Current urinary tract mechanical obstruction (e.g., benign prostatic enlargement or urethral stricture) * Other urinary tract dysfunction (e.g., abnormal upper urinary tract function, vesicoureteral reflux, bladder stone or tumor, urinary fistula) * End stage renal failure, GFR \< 35, or dialysis * History of pelvic cancer requiring radiation or chemotherapy treatment within the past two years * Pelvic organ prolapse at or beyond the hymenal ring * Interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome as defined by either American Urological Association (AUA) or European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines prior to INTIBIA implant date * Diabetes with peripheral nerve compromise or uncontrolled diabetes * Pregnant as confirmed by urine or serum pregnancy test, plans to become pregnant over the study period, is less than one-year post-partum, is breast-feeding * Current active or a chronic systemic infection * Condition requiring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of lower leg * Condition requiring diathermy * Allergy to polyethylene terephthalate, silicone rubber, platinum, iridium, or polyurethane * Allergy to local anesthetic or adhesives * Deemed unsuitable for enrollment by the investigator based on history or physical examination (e.g., bleeding disorders, current anticoagulant medications) * Enrolled in another investigational or interventional device or drug trial over the study period

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Response Rate — 3 Months
    ≥50% reduction in UUI episodes between INTIBIA therapeutic and INTIBIA non-therapeutic
  • Response Rate — 12 Months
    ≥50% reduction in UUUI episodes in the INTIBIA therapeutic group

Trial sites (22)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Beverly Hills California
Urology Group of Southern California Los Angeles California
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Washington D.C. District of Columbia
Advanced Urology Associates Daytona Beach Florida
Southeastern Urogynecology & Pelvic Surgery Moultrie Georgia
Rosemark WomenCare Specialists Idaho Falls Idaho
Cypress Medical Research Center, LLC Wichita Kansas
Baystate Medical Center Springfield Massachusetts
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan
Advanced Urogynecology of Michigan Dearborn Michigan
Specialty Clinical Research of St. Louis St Louis Missouri
Atlantic Health System - AMG Urology (Garden State Urology) Denville New Jersey
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem North Carolina
The Urology Group Cincinnati Ohio
MetroHealth System Cleveland Ohio
The Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery- Axia Womens Health Allentown Pennsylvania
MidLantic Urology Bala-Cynwyd Pennsylvania
The Female Pelvic Health Center Newtown Pennsylvania
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Houston Metro Urology Houston Texas
Bergman Clinics, Women's Health, Department of Gynecology Amsterdam Netherlands
Isala Zwolle Zwolle Netherlands
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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