Table 1 Description of randomized clinical trials included in the systematic review
AUTHOR (YEAR) | SAMPLE (n) | OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY | INTERVENTION | PARAMETERS | DURATION OF TREATMENT | INSTRUMENT | AUTHORS’ CONCLUSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zoniÿ-Imamoviÿ et al., 2021 | 60 | Evaluate the effectiveness of TTNS versus PTNS on the quality of life of patients with idiopathic OAB | G1: home TTNS G2: outpatient PTNS | G1: 10 HZ, pulse duration of 200 µs, for 30 min G2: 10 HZ, pulse duration of 200 µs, for 30 min | G1:30 min, every day, for 3 months G2: 30 min, 1x/week, for 3 months | OAB-q SF | The results suggest the effectiveness of both TTNS and PTNS in the treatment of OAB |
Martin-Garcia e Crampton, 2019 [34] | 24 | To evaluate the effectiveness of TTNS compared to PTNS in maintaining symptom improvement in women with OAB who responded to an initial 12-week treatment | G1: home TTNS G2: outpatient PTNS | G1: 20 HZ, pulse duration of 200 µs, and duration of 30 min G2: 20 HZ, pulse duration of 200 µs, and duration of 30 min | G1:30 min, 3 × a week or every day, for 6 months G2:30 min, every 4 weeks, for 6 months | OAB-q | TTNS is effective in maintaining symptom improvement in women with OAB who have responded positively to a course of 12 weekly PTNS sessions |
Sun Zhijing et al., 2015 [35] | 60 | To evaluate the effect of continuous ES therapy of the PFM at home in women with SUI after short-term electrophysiological therapy in the hospital | GC: in-hospital electrophysiological therapy GI: Electrostimulation treatment at home | GC: NR GI: 30–35 Hz and pulse width of 200–210 µs | GC: 20 min, twice a week for 4 weeks GI: 25 min, once every other day for 12 weeks | ICI-q SF Pad-test | After short-term ES therapy in the hospital, home electrical stimulation of PFM can continuously improve PF function in patients with SUI |
Knight, 1998 [36] | 70 | To evaluate the effectiveness of low- and high-intensity ES in the treatment of genuine SUI in women | G1: Control: PF exercises + biofeedback G2: Home: vaginal ES G3: Outpatient: vaginal ES | G1: Exercises G2:10 Hz with bursts at 35 Hz, pulse duration of 200 µs G3: 35 Hz, pulse duration of 250 µs, for 30 min | G1: 6 times a day for 6 months G2: overnight for 6 months G3: 16 sessions | Pad-test Perineômetro | The results suggest that women with a long history of SUI symptoms may benefit from high-intensity vaginal ES |