Evaluating Voiding Trial Volume for Urinary Retention

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByDavid Lovejoy, MD

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.

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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Participant Groups

The 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.

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)