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Recent Developments in Urinary Incontinence

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Nephrology & Urology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 December 2025) | Viewed by 1554

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Interests: functional urology; bladder dysfunction; benign prostatic diseases; IC/BPS; neuro-urology
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Dear Colleagues,

Urinary incontinence remains a prevalent and impactful condition across all age groups, significantly affecting quality of life and posing complex challenges in both diagnosis and treatment. In recent years, remarkable advances have emerged in our understanding of its pathophysiology, as well as in diagnostic technologies, conservative therapies, and surgical innovations.

From novel pharmacological agents and regenerative therapies to sophisticated urodynamic tools and minimally invasive surgical techniques, the field is rapidly evolving. Additionally, digital health solutions, such as wearable sensors and app-based pelvic floor training, are reshaping patient-centered care and long-term management strategies.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest clinical research in relation to urinary incontinence. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and clinical studies focusing on recent progress in diagnosis, treatment innovations, patient outcomes, and multidisciplinary approaches to care.

We look forward to your valuable contributions to advancing knowledge and practice in this important area of urology and pelvic health.

Dr. Michael Samarinas
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • urinary incontinence
  • overactive bladder
  • stress urinary incontinence
  • pelvic floor dysfunction
  • urodynamics
  • minimally invasive treatment
  • neuromodulation
  • regenerative medicine
  • conservative management
  • digital health in urology

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Non-Invasive Autonomic Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder: A Comparative Pilot Trial of NESA and Tibial Nerve Stimulation
by Paloma M. Blasco-Bonora, Raquel Medina-Ramírez, Blanca Gisela Pardo-Sievers, Elena Muñoz-Gómez, Marta Inglés and Laura Fuentes-Aparicio
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(24), 8881; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14248881 - 16 Dec 2025
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Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effect of non-invasive NESA neuromodulation compared to posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in patients with an overactive bladder (OAB), also given the same exercises and patient education, on quality of life, symptoms, discomfort and sleep quality. [...] Read more.
Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effect of non-invasive NESA neuromodulation compared to posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in patients with an overactive bladder (OAB), also given the same exercises and patient education, on quality of life, symptoms, discomfort and sleep quality. Method: Twenty-four women, aged 38–85 years with OAB, were included in this preliminary randomized controlled trial. Each patient attended ten sessions, twice a week. Patient pelvic floor function and urinary incontinence symptoms were collected throughout ICIQ-SF and B-SAQ questionnaires. Patient QoL and sleep quality were reported using SF-36 and PSQI, respectively. All outcomes were measured using three assessments: previous treatment (T1), immediately after treatment (T2) and two-month follow-up (T3). Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in pelvic floor function and urinary incontinence symptoms, as well as in sleep quality (p < 0.05). Although no significant differences between the groups were observed for any of the variables (p > 0.05), only the NESA group showed compelling improvements in quality of life (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The two treatments improved OAB symptoms, discomfort, and sleep quality in the short term yet only the non-invasive NESA group improved quality of life in women with OAB. These findings warrant further investigation in larger trials. Full article
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