Combined Treatment for Mixed Incontinence (NCT01959347) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Combined Treatment for Mixed Incontinence
United States480 participantsStarted 2013-10-28
Plain-language summary
The overarching goal of this randomized trial is to estimate the effect of combined midurethral sling (MUS) and peri-operative behavioral/pelvic floor therapy (BPTx) compared to MUS alone on successful treatment of MUI symptoms in 472 women. Secondary objectives include estimating the effect of combined treatment compared to MUS on improving overactive bladder (OAB) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) outcomes separately, need for additional treatment, time to failure and identifying predictors of poor outcomes in this MUI population.
A supplemental study, The Human Microbiome Study of ESTEEM, will evaluate the urinary and vaginal microbiome as it relates to women with MUI, their treatment and unaffected controls.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Presence of both SUI and UUI on bladder diary; and \> 2 IEs/3 days
. \> 1 Stress IE/3 day diary
. \> 1 Urge IE/3 day diary
. Reporting at least "moderate bother" from UUI item on the UDI "Do you usually experience urine leakage associated with a feeling of urgency, that is a strong sensation of needing to go to the bathroom?"
. Reporting at least "moderate bother" from SUI item on UDI "Do you usually experience urine leakage related to coughing, sneezing, or laughing"
. Diagnosis of SUI defined by a positive cough stress test (CST) or urodynamic evaluation within the past 18 months
. Desires surgical treatment for SUI symptoms
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.