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Yung-Chin Lee1,2,3, Shu-Mien Chuang1,4, Kun-Ling Lin5,6,7
1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Biomed Research International
|July 30, 2020
Summary
Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LiESWT) significantly improved overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms and urinary function in women over 8 weeks. This noninvasive treatment enhanced quality of life for OAB patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
- Noninvasive Therapies
Background:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) significantly impacts quality of life.
- Current OAB treatments have limitations and potential side effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LiESWT) for overactive bladder (OAB).
Main Methods:
- Female subjects (20-75 years) diagnosed with OAB received 8 weeks of LiESWT.
- Therapeutic effects were assessed using validated questionnaires, urinary diaries, uroflowmetry, and post-voided residual urine (PVR) measurements.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in OAB symptom scores and quality of life were observed at 4, 8, and follow-up visits.
- Functional bladder capacity increased, while daytime frequency, urgency, and nocturia decreased.
- Uroflowmetry showed increased voided volume and maximal flow rate (Qmax), with decreased PVR volume.
Conclusions:
- Eight-week LiESWT effectively ameliorated OAB symptoms and improved uroflow parameters.
- LiESWT demonstrated potential as a noninvasive therapeutic option for managing OAB.
- The treatment positively impacted the quality of life for patients with overactive bladder.
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