Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

Effects of unrestricted exercise after mid-urethral sling surgery for urinary incontinence

Official title: IMpact of Unrestricted ACTIVity Following Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery (I'M ACTIVe): Quality of Life and Cost Implications

Run by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NCT02316275 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if letting women exercise normally right after mid-urethral sling surgery for urinary incontinence helps them recover better and feel happier in the long run compared to sticking to activity restrictions.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorCedars-Sinai Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beverly Hills, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2011
Main results expectedDecember 2021
Study endsDecember 2031
Registry record updatedJuly 18, 2018
Trial IDNCT02316275 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are non-pregnant women with self-reported stress urinary incontinence who are scheduled for mid-urethral sling surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are under 18 years old, currently pregnant, or undergoing certain types of pelvic surgery 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 study investigates the impact of allowing women to resume normal physical activity immediately after mid-urethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence. It aims to compare the outcomes of unrestricted postoperative activity versus standard activity restrictions on continence over the intermediate and long term. The research will assess whether immediate resumption of normal activities affects recovery and quality of life, potentially leading to changes in postoperative care guidelines.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery and quality of life for women undergoing surgery for stress urinary incontinence.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored postoperative activity levels, but this specific approach to unrestricted activity following mid-urethral sling surgery is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Non-pregnant female
* Self-reported stress urinary incontinence
* Incontinence demonstrated on physical exam and/or by an urodynamics study
* Planned mid-urethral sling surgery
* Available for 2 years of follow-up
* Willing and able to complete study assessments per the judgment of the treating clinician
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 years at time of enrollment
* Concomitant prolapse surgery other than anterior colporrhaphy
* Currently pregnant or \<12 months post-partum
* Unable to read, write, or comprehend English

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.
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