Improving access to urinary incontinence treatment for women veterans
Improving Primary Care Understanding of Resources and Screening for Urinary Incontinence to Enhance Treatment
This study is testing new ways to help women veterans in the Southeast get better access to treatments for urinary incontinence using remote methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05438849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The PURSUIT project aims to enhance access to evidence-based nonsurgical treatments for urinary incontinence (UI) among women veterans in the Southeast U.S. by utilizing effective remote delivery methods. The study will implement a cluster randomized approach comparing two models: one using a practice facilitation toolkit with a mobile health (mHealth) UI modality alone, and the other combining the toolkit with education on clinical pathways for consultation. Patient outcomes related to UI symptom improvement will be assessed, along with perceptions from both patients and providers regarding factors influencing the scalability of remote UI treatments. The project targets Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) within the VA Integrated Service Network (VISN) 7, aiming to recruit a significant number of women veterans for participation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking, community-dwelling women veterans diagnosed with urinary incontinence who have internet access.
Not a fit: Women veterans who are currently pregnant or less than 12 weeks postpartum may not receive benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could significantly improve access to effective urinary incontinence treatments for women veterans, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar remote delivery approaches for health interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * English-speaking, community-dwelling women Veterans * Diagnosis of UI (all types) * Access to the internet via a mobile device or computer Exclusion Criteria: * Women Veterans who are currently pregnant or less than 12 weeks postpartum
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama and 1 other locations
- Birmingham VA Healthcare System — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
- Atlanta VA Health Care System — Decatur, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alayne D Markland, DO, MSc — University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham , Al
- Study coordinator: Hannah E Howell, MS
- Email: heburns@uabmc.edu
- Phone: 12059759959
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.