Bladder instillation to speed up discharge after sling surgery
Does Intraoperative Bladder Instillation Decrease Outpatient Recovery Time After Mid-Urethral Sling
NA · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NCT02277288
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Beverly Hills, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT02277288 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Beverly Hills, California
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Stress Urinary Incontinence