Evaluating postoperative activity restrictions after midurethral sling placement

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to determine the optimal postoperative restrictions for patients who have undergone a midurethral sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a standard restrictions group, which limits activity and lifting for six weeks, or a limited restrictions group with no activity limitations. Surveys will be administered at 2 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year post-surgery to assess adherence to restrictions and differences in surgical outcomes. The study seeks to address the variability in postoperative counseling and provide evidence-based recommendations for patient care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion: Undergoing isolated synthetic mesh retropubic midurethral sling placement Exclusion criteria: Non-English speaking, incarcerated, cognitive impairment precluding informed consent, unable to ambulate without the assistance of an ambulation device, concurrent prolapse procedure

Where it's running

• University of Iowa Health Care
  Iowa City, Iowa, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Leanne Brechtel, MD
• Email: leanne-brechtel@uiowa.edu
• Phone: +1 319 356 2294

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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.