Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

Bladder instillation to speed up discharge after sling surgery

Official title: Does Intraoperative Bladder Instillation Decrease Outpatient Recovery Time After Mid-Urethral Sling

Run by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NCT02277288 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests if filling the bladder with fluid during sling surgery can help women go home faster after their procedure for stress urinary incontinence.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorCedars-Sinai Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beverly Hills, California)
Trial IDNCT02277288 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older with a history of stress urinary incontinence scheduled for an outpatient mid-urethral sling procedure.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, under 18 years of age, unable to give informed consent, or have a history of urinary retention may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized control trial aims to evaluate whether intraoperative bladder instillation of fluid can reduce the time to discharge for women undergoing outpatient mid-urethral sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence. The study compares two practices: the traditional method of emptying the bladder at the end of surgery versus a new approach of filling the bladder with 250cc of fluid. By analyzing recovery room charges and discharge times, the researchers seek to determine if the new practice leads to cost savings and improved efficiency in patient care. This trial addresses a significant public health issue, as urinary incontinence affects a substantial number of women and managing care costs is increasingly important.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to shorter recovery times and reduced hospital costs for patients undergoing sling surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar bladder instillation techniques, although this specific approach in female mid-urethral sling surgery has not been tested before.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Female
2. Age 18 years or older
3. History of stress urinary incontinence
4. Scheduled for outpatient mid-urethral sling procedure, any approach

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age less than 18 years
2. Pregnancy
3. Inability to give informed consent
4. History of urinary retention

Where it's running

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Beverly Hills, California, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jennifer Anger, MD, MPH — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Study coordinator: Jennifer Anger, MD, MPH
  • Phone: 3103852992

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.