Continence Pessary Versus Disposable Intravaginal Device Trial
Female Stress Incontinence
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Female Stress Incontinence
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 21 years or older (based on disposable intravaginal device manufacturing recommendations).
- SUI or SUI-predominant mixed incontinence
- English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Current symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI).
- Postmenopausal bleeding of unknown etiology
- Neurogenic bladder
- Urinary retention (PVR >150mL obtained via bladder scan or catheterization)
- Pelvic organ prolapse past the hymen as assessed by POP-Q examination
- Inability to complete questionnaires in English or comply with study protocol
- Contraindication to pessary or disposable intravaginal device use or prior treatment or experience with either intervention.
- Prior surgery for stress urinary incontinence
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Continence Pessary
Disposable Intravaginal Device
Participants randomized to the continence pessary will be fitted for a pessary by a clinician at enrollment and they will be taught how to remove and reinsert the device. Per usual clinical practice they will be instructed to call with any concerns and scheduled for a return visit in 2 weeks for a follow-up to assess fit and comfort and undergo refitting if necessary.
Participants randomized to the intravaginal device will be given a sizing kit in the office, asked to select a size and provided with a 2-week supply of the appropriately sized devices. In accordance with manufacturer guidelines, participants will be instructed that the device is to be used for no more than 8 hours per 24-hour period and that each device is single use only. Participants will return in 2 weeks for a follow-up visit to assess fit and comfort, undergo resizing as necessary and receive an additional 2 week supply of the appropriately sized devices.