Evaluation of nine different types of enuresis alarms.

Efficacy of alarm intervention in primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis in children

“…Although medication may have a more immediate effect than an alarm, most children relapse after active drug treatment is stopped Additionally, since there are associated risks of side effects with medication use, alarms are preferable to pharmacological options. 5 Considering the safety and lack of sufficient Indian literature on the use of alarm intervention for nocturnal enuresis, the present study was conducted.…”

“…7 Goel et al used alarms among 100 enuretic children and noted relapse rate to be 20% during 6 months follow up. 5 In another study Mckendry et al used alarm intervention among 122 children with nocturnal enuresis and found that there was no statistical significant correlation was found between family history and relapse or success rate. 12 In majority of studies the intervention was given for 12 weeks.…”