6-Year study examines whether a simple strip can keep stress incontinence under control
NCT ID NCT02927548
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 follow-up of 6 years. The goal is to see how well the strip controls symptoms and what complications may arise over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Advantage® suburethral sling (TVT tape)
- What this could lead to
- If the results are positive, this could confirm that Advantage® strips are a safe and effective long-term option for women with stress urinary incontinence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at past data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be affected by missing information or patient selection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France
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