Can we stop fistula repairs from failing? scientists hunt for modifiable risk factors
NCT ID NCT05437939
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows women who have had surgery for a female genital fistula, a hole between the bladder and vagina that causes incontinence. The goal is to find factors that can be changed to prevent the repair from breaking down or new incontinence from developing. Researchers will track participants for up to three years and also talk to women to see what kinds of prevention strategies might work in real life.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could identify key targets for interventions that prevent fistula repair failure and incontinence, improving women's health after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all settings or populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
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