The Utility of Emsella for Reducing Transient Stress Urinary Incontinence (tSUI) Following Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
Northwestern University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the Emsella chair treatments at different timepoints. Before and after the holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 50–80 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Prostate sizing 80-150g * Ability to independently transfer and tolerate all 30min Emsella treatments (e.g. not wheelchair bound, no mobility issues) * Baseline M-ISI scores \<4 * Same-day catheter removal and discharge * Able to read, understand, and complete surveys and questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Catheter dependence * Previous BPH procedure * Previous pelvic surgeries * Pre-existing pelvic floor dysfunction * Neurogenic bladder * Overactive bladder - e.g. prescribed and taking any oxybutynin or mirabegron * Preoperative pad-use for incontinence
Interventions
- DeviceEmsella chair
Emsella is a non-invasive treatment used to activate and strengthen the pelvic floor. One Emsella treatment is reported to be the equivalent of performing 11,000 Kegel exercises.
Location
- Northwestern UniversityChicago, Illinois