Bulking vs. sling for stress incontinence with prolapse repair
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when you cough or sneeze) done at the same time as surgery to fix a dropped bladder or uterus. One treatment is a small gel injection (bulking), the other is a sling procedure that supports the urethra.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older
- You have stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, or activity) confirmed by your doctor
- You are planning to have surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (a dropped bladder, uterus, or vagina) using your own tissues (not mesh)
- You are a candidate for both the sling and the gel injection procedures
- You are not a current heavy smoker (more than one pack per week) and your blood sugar control is good (HbA1c less than 10%)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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