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Behavioural Intervention

1/Elidah Device for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Deborah E Citrin, M.D.
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Participants must be male.
Participants must have moderate urinary incontinence defined as 1-5 leaks per day and use at least 1 pad per day by self-report at screening.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and within 2 weeks after completing treatment
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Study Summary

This trial tests the efficacy of the Elidah device for reducing urinary incontinence in men following prostate cancer treatment.

Who is the study for?
Men who have experienced urinary incontinence for at least 6 months following prostate cancer treatment are eligible. They must suffer from stress or urge urinary incontinence, with moderate severity of 1-5 leaks per day and use at least one pad daily. Candidates should be able to read/write English, be over 18 years old, and have a reasonable level of physical fitness.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is evaluating the Elidah device's effectiveness on male urinary incontinence post-prostate cancer treatment. Participants will use this FDA-cleared electrical stimulation device designed to strengthen pelvic floor muscles at home for six weeks, followed by assessments to measure improvements.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort or skin irritation where the Elidah device attaches, muscle fatigue from contractions induced by the device, and possible interference with other medical devices if present.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am male.
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I experience 1-5 urinary leaks daily and use at least 1 pad a day.
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I have had urinary incontinence for over 6 months after my prostate cancer treatment.
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I have stress or urge urinary incontinence.
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I am able to get out of my bed or chair and move around.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and at end of treatment visit
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and at end of treatment visit for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
To describe the efficacy of the Elidah device treatment on male urinary incontinence
Secondary outcome measures
To assess alternative measures of efficacy of Elidah device on male urinary incontinence and bother
To assess participant-reported outcomes of Elidah device use for male urinary incontinence
To assess the safety of the Elidah device in men with urinary incontinence
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 1/Elidah DeviceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Elidah device application.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,672 Previous Clinical Trials
40,926,405 Total Patients Enrolled
Deborah E Citrin, M.D.Principal InvestigatorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)
11 Previous Clinical Trials
734 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there opportunities currently available to join this clinical venture?

"According to the information provided by clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is not currently recruiting candidates. Initially posted on August 1st 2024 and last updated on December 1st 2023, unfortunately it isn't accepting new participants at this time; however, there are 1530 other studies actively seeking enrolment now."

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What safety protocols are in place for the 1/Elidah Device?

"Our team has assessed the safety of 1/Elidah Device as a 2, given that this is currently a Phase 2 trial. This indicates some evidence for safety but none yet for efficacy."

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Are participants over 45 years of age being accepted for this trial?

"Individuals who are 18 years and above, but below 120 years of age are eligible to participate in this clinical trial."

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Who qualifies for enrollment within this research initiative?

"Qualified applicants for this trial should present with urge incontinence and fall between ages 18-120. A maximum of 36 patients will be admitted."

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~24 spots leftby Dec 2024