Female stress incontinence

This study evaluates the long-term safety and effectiveness of Advantage® strips, a type of surgical tape, for treating stress urinary incontinence in women. Researchers are reviewing the medical records of 500 women who received the strip between 2012 and 2015, with an average f…

This registry follows 180 women receiving an artificial urinary sphincter for stress incontinence caused by a weak sphincter. Researchers measure how many become dry (using no pads or just one light pad) and how long that dryness lasts over 5 years. Participants also report on se…

This study looked at 100 women with stress urinary incontinence who had a surgery to place a sling under the urethra. The goal was to see how many were cured or improved after the operation. Doctors used cough tests and patient surveys to measure success.

This study tested a vaginal suture knotting device (VACS-MINIFIKS) in 36 women with stress urinary incontinence. The goal was to see if the device could reduce urine leakage and improve quality of life over 24 months. Participants had pad tests and questionnaires to measure succe…

This study tested two injections made from a woman's own blood (platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin) to treat stress urinary incontinence—leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising. Forty women aged 30-75 who could not or did not want surgery received one of t…

This study tested an artificial urinary sphincter implant in 145 men with stress urinary incontinence after prostate surgery. The device is designed to mimic natural bladder control by opening and closing the urethra. Researchers measured how many men had at least a 50% reduction…

This study tested a special chair that uses high-intensity electromagnetic waves to make pelvic floor muscles contract very strongly, like doing thousands of Kegel exercises in one session. 36 women with stress or urge urinary incontinence received either the full treatment or a …

This study tested whether adding tactile (touch) feedback to pelvic floor muscle training helps prevent stress urinary incontinence in pregnant women. 141 women in their third trimester were assigned to routine education, standard pelvic floor exercises, or exercises with hands-o…

This study compares two store-bought devices for stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising). About 80 women will try both devices over 20 days and report which they prefer. The goal is to see if a web-based study is practical and what facto…

This study looked at whether using lidocaine (a numbing drug) instead of saline during sling surgery helps women avoid urinary retention. About 150 women with stress incontinence took part. The goal was to see if fewer women need a catheter after surgery.

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help women with urinary incontinence reduce leakage episodes and improve quality of life. About 194 women used the app or received standard care for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app could cut incontinence episodes in half.

This study looked at 184 women with stress urinary incontinence who had a single-incision sling surgery. Researchers compared two sling insertion angles—one acute and one standard—to see which led to better cure rates and quality of life at 6 months. The goal is to find the best …

This study tested three exercise programs for stress urinary incontinence in 78 women: Pilates alone, Pilates with voluntary pelvic floor contractions, and isolated pelvic floor training. Participants did 12 sessions over 6 weeks. The goal was to see which approach best reduces l…

This study tested whether radiofrequency therapy, pelvic floor exercises, or both can help women with stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising). 239 women participated and were followed for one year. The goal was to see which treatment bes…

This study tested whether a program of reflex postural control exercises on a foam surface can reduce stress urinary incontinence in women. 88 women participated, doing supervised exercises and a home program. The main goal was to see if urine leakage decreased after the program.

This study looked at whether a shorter (3-week) or longer (6-week) period of activity restriction after midurethral sling surgery leads to better recovery and satisfaction. 206 women who had the surgery were followed. The goal was to find the best balance between healing and gett…

This study looked at whether adding a special type of electrical stimulation to standard pelvic floor exercises can help women with very weak pelvic floor muscles and stress urinary incontinence. Fifty women who had given birth 6-18 months earlier and had very weak muscles partic…

This study tested two non-invasive treatments—pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and laser acupuncture—for stress urinary incontinence in 60 women. Both were added to pelvic floor muscle training. The goal was to see which better strengthens pelvic muscles and reduces accidenta…

This study tested a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment for women with vaginal and urinary symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and incontinence. One hundred women received three laser sessions about six weeks apart. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved…

This study looked at how well a gel called Bulkamid works for stress urinary incontinence in women. The gel is injected around the urethra to help the bladder control urine flow. Researchers tracked symptom improvement in 70 women who received the injection. The goal was to see h…

This study tested a connected biofeedback probe called EMY, which women use at home with a mobile app to train their pelvic floor muscles. The goal was to see if it improves quality of life for women with stress urinary incontinence—leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exerc…

This completed trial tested whether a special laser (Fotona Smooth Erbium YAG) can help women with stress urinary incontinence who haven't improved with exercises. Thirty women were randomly assigned to get either real laser treatments or a fake (sham) procedure, and neither they…

This study tested a new method to measure bladder fullness using heart signals. Researchers placed sticky patches (electrodes) on the body to record the heart's electrical activity during a standard bladder test. The goal was to develop a computer algorithm that could estimate bl…

This study tested whether short, focused lessons (microlearning) can help patients remember important health information and feel more confident after same-day surgery. Researchers enrolled 5 adults scheduled for specific gynecological procedures. Participants completed surveys b…

This study looked at whether special ultrasound measurements of the urethra can predict how severe a woman's stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising) will be. Researchers measured the length and angle of the urethra in 50 adult women. The…

This study looked at 51 women with long-term hip pain to see if their pelvic floor muscle function was related to their pain and anxiety. Researchers used ultrasound and questionnaires to measure muscle movement, strength, and incontinence. The goal was to better understand these…

This study looked at 150 women with stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising) who completed a three-month pelvic floor muscle training program. Researchers measured the anogenital distance (the space between the anus and genitals) and geni…

This study looked at 80 women with stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing or sneezing) to compare three common surgeries: TOT, TVT, and Burch colposuspension. Researchers used ultrasound to measure changes in the bladder and urethra before and 3 months after sur…

This study looked at whether giving women intravenous (IV) fluids before tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) surgery for stress urinary incontinence helps them urinate sooner after the operation. 43 women took part, with some getting IV fluids and others not. The main goal was to see…

This study followed 30 men aged 45-70 who had their prostate removed due to cancer. Researchers measured urine leakage by weighing pads over 24 hours and during a 1-hour activity test. The goal was to better understand how long and how severe incontinence lasts after surgery.