Social Media Support for Urinary Incontinence (SNAK Trial)

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byTasha Serna-Gallegos, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of New Mexico

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a Urogynecology Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK) and routine counseling in the treatment of women with newly diagnosed urinary incontinence. The study will conduct a randomized controlled trial on treatment-naïve patients seeking care for urinary incontinence. The research will have five aims: 1. evaluate the impact of SNAK on patients' self-efficacy in managing urinary incontinence symptoms 2. compare patient satisfaction with urinary incontinence treatment between SNAK and routine counseling groups 3. assess the impact of SNAK on urinary incontinence severity 4. evaluate the impact of SNAK on patients' quality of life 5. examine if there is an impact of SNAK on patients' treatment decision. Participants will be randomized to routine counseling alone versus routine counseling plus a SNAK. They will be given a baseline survey at their initial enrollment to the study. The investigators will follow up at a 3-month interval where they will be given a post-intervention survey.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for women over 18 with urinary incontinence who are new to the Urogynecology practice at UNM or Sandoval Regional Medical Center. They must be experiencing their first treatment discussion, willing to fill out questionnaires, and have internet access. It's not for those under 18, with a history of treatments or consultations for incontinence, vaginal mesh issues, pregnancy plans soon, cognitive impairments, or language barriers.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

I am female.

I experience involuntary loss of urine.

Exclusion Criteria

I have a urinary fistula.

I have difficulty with thinking or memory.

I have been treated for urinary incontinence before.

I cannot speak, read, or understand English.

I am under 18 years old.

Treatment Details

The study tests a Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK) against routine counseling for managing urinary incontinence symptoms. Women will either receive standard advice or this plus SNAK and then complete surveys about self-efficacy, satisfaction with treatment, symptom severity impact on quality of life and decision-making after three months.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Routine counseling + Social Media Navigation Aid KitExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Patients randomized to the intervention will receive routine counseling in the usual manner as well as receive access to the Social Media Navigation Aid Kit in the format of their choice (hardcopy via trifold, email, text, or QR code)

Group II: Routine counselingActive Control1 Intervention

Patients randomized to routine counseling will receive usual counseling in the standard fashion of their provider.