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Evaluating Voiding Trial Volume for Urinary Retention

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Overseen ByBryar Thompson, DO
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests if patients can urinate on their own after surgery to catch and treat urinary problems early. It aims to prevent complications like bladder damage and infections, improving patient comfort and satisfaction.

Research Team

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David Lovejoy, MD

Principal Investigator

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for nonpregnant women over 18 who are having surgery for pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence. It's not open to those with preoperative voiding issues requiring self-catheterization, recurrent UTIs, bladder injuries during surgery, intolerance to at least 150cc backfill, neuromuscular disorders, or pregnancy.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a woman over 18, not pregnant, and having surgery for pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence.

Exclusion Criteria

I am having surgery for a fistula or getting a sacral nerve stimulator.
History of Neuromuscular Disorder
Pregnancy
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Control Group (Procedure)
  • Test Group (Procedure)
Trial OverviewThe study is looking at the best volume of fluid to use when testing if patients can urinate properly after urogynecologic surgery. Women will be randomly placed into a control group or a test group to determine this optimal volume.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: control group (voids 2/3 of the volume backfilled)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
control group
Group II: test group (voids ½ of the total volume backfilled)Active Control1 Intervention
test group)

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,432
Recruited
2,506,000+