Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Men only

Registry for patients with urinary incontinence after prostate cancer treatment

Official title: Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Oncología Prospective Registry for Patients Undergoing Male Sling or Artificial Urinary Sphincter After Prostatectomy or Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer.

Run by Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Oncología · NCT02901392 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study collects information from men who have urinary incontinence after prostate cancer treatment to see how well different surgical options work and what problems they might cause over time.

More Urinary Incontinence , Stress trials

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorFundación Instituto Valenciano de Oncología
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Valencia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2004
Main results expectedApril 2019
Study endsApril 2031
Registry record updatedAugust 2, 2018
Trial IDNCT02901392 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are men over 18 who have stress urinary incontinence for at least 12 months following prostatectomy or radiotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active urinary tract infections, serious bleeding disorders, or neurogenic bladder conditions 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 observational registry collects data on male patients experiencing stress urinary incontinence following prostate cancer treatment, specifically those undergoing surgery with male slings or artificial urinary sphincters. It includes pre-operative assessments, surgical technique descriptions, and evaluations of continence and long-term outcomes. The study aims to understand the efficacy and complications associated with these surgical interventions over time. Patients will be followed up regularly to monitor their functional outcomes and any late complications.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve treatment strategies for urinary incontinence in men after prostate cancer, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Similar studies have shown success in evaluating surgical interventions for urinary incontinence, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. The subject has agreed to be treated with the male Incontinence surgery devices
2. The subject is willing and able to give valid informed consent.
3. The subject is \> 18 years of age.
4. The subject has confirmed stress urinary incontinence for at least 12 months after prostatectomy or radiotherapy.
5. It has been confirmed the stress urinary incontinence with 24-Hour Pad Weight test
6. Pre-operative urodynamic assessment and flexible cystoscopy were performed in all cases
7. The subject is willing and able to return for follow-up evaluations and questionnaire completion according to the study protocol.
8. There are no surgical contraindications.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The subject has an active urinary tract infection or active skin infection in region of surgery
2. The subject has serious bleeding disorders
3. The subject has unstable bladder neck stricture disease
4. The subject has Neurogenic bladder condition that is not treatable or controllable by pharmacological or alternative methods.
5. The subject has Detrusor-external sphincter dyssynergia.
6. The subject is unable or unwilling to sign the informed consent form (ICF)and/or comply with all follow-up requirements according to the study protocol
7. The subject is likely to undergo radiation therapy within the next 6 months
8. The subject has a history of connective tissue or autoimmune conditions.
9. The subject has a compromised immune system.
10. The subject has renal insufficiency, and upper and/or lower urinary tract relative obstruction.
11. The subject's reading level is judged inadequate for reading and understanding the quality of life questionnaires and other study materials

Where it's running

  • Argimiro Collado
    Valencia, Spain
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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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