How I Do It: Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation TENSI+ system

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Neuromodulation
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Overactive bladder (OAB) significantly impacts quality of life.
• Peripheral tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is an effective third-line OAB treatment.
• Both percutaneous (P-PTNS) and transcutaneous (T-PTNS) approaches show comparable efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the TENSI+ system for home-based transcutaneous PTNS.
• To review current studies, device assembly, operation, and treatment recommendations for TENSI+.
• To highlight the effectiveness and patient satisfaction with TENSI+ for OAB.

Main Methods:

• Prospective multicentric data collection.
• Evaluation of the TENSI+ system for self-administered T-PTNS.
• Assessment of efficacy, safety, tolerability, and treatment adherence.

Main Results:

• TENSI+ demonstrated effectiveness in treating lower urinary tract symptoms.
• High patient satisfaction and adherence at 3 months were observed.
• The system is easy to prepare and well-tolerated by patients.

Conclusions:

• The TENSI+ system offers a convenient and effective home-use T-PTNS option for OAB.
• It provides a safe and tolerable treatment with high patient satisfaction.
• TENSI+ shows promise for improving OAB management and adherence.