Active clinical trials for "Urinary Incontinence"

The purpose of this study is compare the effect of laser and of kinesiotherapy in the treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence

The treatment of urinary stress incontinence with trans-obturator approach, know as transobturatory tape (TOT), is a largely used sling-adopting procedures. The efficacy and safety of this minimally invasive surgery have been demonstrated, also in comparison with similar procedures, i.e transvaginal tape (TVT). To date the results of TOT in terms of efficacy and safety described in literature mainly refer to procedure in which synthetic materials are used, whereas few data regarding the use of biological materials are available. Moreover, despite the well known benefits of the available synthetic and eterologue kit, their use may be limited by the high cost of these materials. At this proposal it can be suggested as alternative option the possibility to perform the procedure using an autologous tissue, i.e. rectus fascia, and reusable introductory needles. Based on these considerations the aim of this trial will be to compare autologous, synthetic and biological mesh for TOT in women with urinary stress incontinence.

The purpose of this study is to compare efficacy and morbidity following the placement of two types of suburethral slings in women presenting with stress urinary incontinence: TVT and TVT-O.

The purpose of this research project is to test the effectiveness of a previsit educational video designed to help women understand the risks and benefits of a midurethral sling for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. A total of 38 participants will be recruited from both the Urogynecology pre-operative clinic of the university of California, Irvine Medical Center and the Urogynecology pre-operative clinic at Kaiser Permanente, Anaheim and Orange County. Participants will be randomized either to watch a 10 minute educational video (intervention group) or read a standard handout describing the midurethral sling (control group). Participants will then complete their pre-operative visit in the usual fashion. Participants will complete a pre- and post- intervention knowledge questionnaire to assess the primary outcome (change in knowledge before and after intervention). Participants will repeat the knowledge questionnaire and complete validated questionnaires for satisfaction with decision scale and decision regret at 2 and 6 weeks post-operative.

Primary objective is to assess the tolerability and safety of the intraurethral 2940nm Er:YAG laser technique in combination with intravaginal 2940nm Er:YAG laser method for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

Aim of the study is to compare effect of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and platelet-rich fibrin in management of stress urinary incontinence. It is a randomized prospective study. After assigning to one of the two groups, patients will undergo relevant treatment. First group will undergo 3 cycles of intravaginal HIFU treatment in 6-weeks interval. Second group will undergo 3 injections of platelet-rich fibrin under urethra. Before the treatment and after 2, 6 and 12 months after treatment is finished patients will be asked to fill questionaries concerning quality of life ICIQ-UI SF, ICIQ-LUTS, PISQ12, FSFI. Before each treatment cycle patients will be examined and asked to fill daily micturition plan.

This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of a Transcutaneous Fractional Radiofrequency Device (TFRF) for the treatment of vaginal laxity (VL) and urogynecological symptoms.

A three-armed randomized pilot trial will be conducted with 51 women having stress urinary incontinence, to evaluate the acceptance and ease of use of the conventional electromyography (EMG) biofeedback via vaginal probe in the treatment of urinary incontinence and that of the newly developed EMG biofeedback with Bluetooth. Women will be randomly allocated to one of two intervention groups (new biofeedback or conventional biofeedback) or the control group (PFMT alone). Women in the intervention groups will perform PFMT either with the new biofeedback or the conventional biofeedback, based on their group allocation. The control group will perform PFMT without a biofeedback device. Study outcome measures include, feasibility measures, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire, and 1-hour pad test.

The determined study category is a prospective clinical randomized controlled study to evaluate the effect of WBVT in combination with urophysiotherapy to playfully expand the therapeutic options for children and adolescents with incontinence. This will be the first time use of WBVT for treating incontinence in children.

The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture on mixed urinary incontinence among women.