Virtual Research Organisation (VRO) ObvioHealth may have completed the first ever fully virtual urogynaecology study, in the form of a medical device clinical trial of Renovia’s digital intravaginal device Leva for female stress urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is unintentional passing of urine, which affects one in four women, particularly 75% of women above the age 65 reporting urine leakage. Pelvic floor muscle training (PMFT), commonly known as Kegels, is the standard among noninvasive approaches for urinary incontinence. However, 75% of women perform the exercises incorrectly by engaging wrong muscle groups or following a wrong routine. Leva is designed to help users how to preform Kegels more effectively. Read more.
Source: Clinical Trials Arena, March 17, 2022