Comparing two devices for managing urinary incontinence caused by obstetric fistula.
Effectiveness and acceptability of two insertable device models for non-surgical management of obstetric fistula: a randomized crossover trial.
This study is looking at two different devices to help women in Ghana manage urinary incontinence caused by obstetric fistula, so if you're waiting for surgery or have had surgery that didn't work, you can try out a silicone cup and another cup with a bag for 24 hours each to see which one works better and feels more comfortable for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11002652 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness and acceptability of two different insertable devices designed to help women manage urinary incontinence resulting from obstetric fistula. The study will involve women in Ghana who are either awaiting surgery or have had unsuccessful surgery, comparing a silicone vaginal cup and a cup connected to a urine collection bag. Participants will use each device for 24 hours in a randomized order, allowing researchers to gather data on effectiveness and user satisfaction. The goal is to provide a non-surgical management option for women facing barriers to surgical repair.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women in sub-Saharan Africa suffering from obstetric fistula-related urinary incontinence who are unable to access surgical repair.
Not a fit: Patients who have already undergone successful surgical repair for obstetric fistula may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide women with a viable non-surgical option to manage urinary incontinence, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches have shown promise in managing urinary incontinence, but this specific non-surgical method is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: El Ayadi, Alison M — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: El Ayadi, Alison M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.