In a nutshell This study examined if artificial urinary sphincters (AUS) are safe and effective long-term in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study concluded that AUS implants are a safe and effective long-term treatment for SUI. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) mainly affects women. It can occur due to...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of two retropubic slings used to treat urinary incontinence (UI) in women. They found that both slings are effective, but cure rates can vary with different materials and techniques used. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a lack of control of urination. It is more common in...
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In a nutshell This study examined risks associated with dual implantation of an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), and an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in men with erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. This study concluded that surgical complications and device survival are similar between dual implantation and the implantation of only one...
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In a nutshell This study is looking at patient satisfaction with the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS) device treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that patients are satisfied with this device in SUI treatment. Some background Stress incontinence is urine leakage when there is pressure on the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is comparing two types of nerve stimulation in the treatment of urge incontinence. The main outcome to be measured in this trial is a reduction in urgent urination and the occurrence of side effects. This trial is being carried out in California, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas, USA. The...
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In a nutshell This trial is evaluating an implanted device, ProACT, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in men. The main outcome to be measured is an improvement of patient quality of life and the device remaining in good condition long term. This trial is being carried out in Georgia and Michigan, the United States. The details...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is evaluating two types of surgery to insert slings which fix pelvic organ prolapse. These surgeries may cause stress incontinence. The main outcome to be measured in this trial is the number of patients with stress incontinence after sling surgery. This trial is being carried out in North Carolina and Rhode Island,...
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In a nutshell This trial is looking at the safety and effectiveness of using muscle cells in treating stress urinary incontinence. The main outcome to be measured in this trial is a reduction in the number of urine leaks. This trial is being carried out in Virginia, USA. The details Stress incontinence is urine leakage when there is pressure on...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of urinary slings in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that urinary slings are safe and effective. Some background Stress incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often observed when a patient coughs,...
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In a nutshell This study is looking at how long patients will be free from urine leaks after urinary sling surgery. It concluded that patients have a probability of being dry for many years after surgery. Some background Stress incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the long term effects of sling procedures to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that single incision sling techniques could improve SUI symptoms and patient quality of life long term. Some background Stress incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is looking at the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training using a vaginal probe. The main outcome of this study is an improvement in urinary symptoms and patient satisfaction after 8 weeks. This trial is taking place in Alabama, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio and Oklahoma, USA. The details Stress...
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