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Outcomes of Limited Postoperative Restrictions Following Sling Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Who can join
Ages 18 to 99 · Women
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion: Undergoing isolated synthetic mesh retropubic midurethral sling placement Exclusion criteria: Non-English speaking, incarcerated, cognitive impairment precluding informed consent, unable to ambulate without the assistance of an ambulation device, concurrent prolapse procedure
About the study
The purpose of this research study is to better understand optimal restrictions for patients postoperatively following a mesh urethral sling placement for patients with stress urinary incontinence.
Patients undergoing a midurethral sling procedure will be assigned to one of two groups. One group with be given standard postprocedural restrictions including instructions to avoid moderate activity and no lifting over 15lbs for six weeks after surgery. The other group will have fewer restrictions, with no restrictions on activity or lifting.
Participants will complete surveys at 2 weeks, 3 months and 1 year following their procedure to help providers better understand how patients are following postoperative restrictions and if there were any differences in the outcome of the procedure between the two groups.
What is being tested
- Limited Restrictions (behavioral)
- Standard Restrictions (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Iowa · Participants: 84 · Started: Mar 1, 2025
Contact the study team
- Leanne Brechtel, MD · Phone: +1 319 356 2294
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06840093
Locations in the U.S.
| Iowa | University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.