Hybrid Transobturator Tape vs Standard Synthetic TOT for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Official title: Hybrid Transobturator Tape Versus Conventional Synthetic Tape: A Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing Safety, Efficacy, and Female Sexual Function
Run by Benha University · NCT07762300 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This randomized trial tests whether a hybrid tape made from autologous tissue and polypropylene mesh works as well or better than a standard synthetic transobturator tape in women with stress urinary incontinence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Benha University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07762300 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women with genuine stress urinary incontinence who have not responded to pelvic floor exercises or medications and meet eligibility criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with mixed incontinence with a strong urge component, significant pelvic organ prolapse, neurogenic bladder, active infection, prior incontinence surgery, recent pelvic radiotherapy, or coagulopathy may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares two surgical options for stress urinary incontinence in women: a novel hybrid transobturator tape combining autologous fascia with mesh, and the conventional synthetic transobturator tape. Participants are randomized to receive one of the two procedures, and outcomes include safety, efficacy, and effects on female sexual function. The trial targets women who have not benefited from conservative treatments and meet specific health criteria, with follow-up to assess continence and any adverse events. It is conducted at Benha University Hospital under Benha University as lead sponsor.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the hybrid tape could provide similar or improved continence results with acceptable safety and potential effects on sexual function compared with the standard tape.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research in different settings has explored mixed-material slings, but this specific hybrid approach in this exact population is relatively novel and its success remains to be demonstrated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients suffering from genuine stress urinary incontinence. * Failed conservative management (pelvic floor exercises, medical therapy) * Written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Mixed urinary incontinence with predominant urge component. * High-grade pelvic organ prolapse (POP-Q Stage \>= II), which required surgical intervention. * Neurogenic bladder or voiding dysfunction (Post-void residual \> 100 ml). * Coagulopathy or active urinary tract infection. * Patients who underwent recent pelvic radiotherapy. * Previous incontinence surgery (recurrent cases).
Where it's running
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Benha University Hospital
Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mahmoud Atef Abdel Aziz, MSc
- Email: atefmahmoud050@outlook.sa
- Phone: +201555056932
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.